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America's Beer Distributors Deliver Choice and Value, One Beer at a Time Published on 01/07/2008

From imported and domestic, to large and small, the key players in providing consumers their favorite malt brands are the beer distributors. It's because of them that Americans can enjoy an immense amount of choice and variety. According to the National Beer Wholesalers Association, beer distributors allow thousands of beer brands - from multinational beers to the smallest local microbrews -...

A Brief History of Jewelry Boxes Published on 01/07/2008

For centuries, elaborate jewelry boxes have been created by skilled craftsmen. In some cases, the boxes have been crafted to be as precious as the treasures they store. During the Industrial Revolution, the concept of mass production enabled the newly established middle class of society to purchase items such as jewelry boxes, in addition to other luxury items. As jewelry boxes were being...

American Nursing Today: Culturally Competent Care Published on 01/07/2008

Immigration to the United States has never ceased. It is a continual process that brings a variety of rich cultures and knowledge this great country. Health care workers experience the vastness of cultural diversity more so than any other profession. Therefore, more than any other profession, health care workers, nurses and physicians in particular must be culturally sensitive to the patients...

8 Offbeat Spa Treatments Published on 01/07/2008

For most spa goers, indulging in a treatment incorporating exotic mineral essential ingredients or visiting a spa in a unique location is about as exotic as things get. But for those in search of something truly unique, consider these 8 bizarre spa treatments, according to Forbes Traveler: 1. Snake Massage In Northern Israel, therapist Ada Barak is a snake handler extraordinaire who...

Burj Al Arab Acknowledged as the Best in the World Published on 01/07/2008

Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the Burj Al Arab Hotel soars to a more than a 1,000 feet, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed color sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer. Guests are transported discreetly inside a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce the hotel where...

Things are Heating Up at America's Hot Springs Published on 01/07/2008

For centuries, spa-goers have sought out the soothing and healing waters of the hot springs. From the Romans to the Native Americans, the hot spring has long held a kind of medicinal position in wellness living. In fact, the Native Americans believed their Great Spirit resided in the earth's core and the hot springs were a special gift from their creator. The water from a hot spring is known to...

Novelists And Cigars: A Long-Running Romance Published on 01/07/2008

Like coffee, alcohol and other, somewhat more illicit pleasures, cigars have a longtime fascination for certain kinds of creative folks. Perhaps this is especially true of novelists, whose work compels them to sit staring at a page for hours a day, typing, looking for any small pleasure to momentarily enliven their bored senses. One of Philip Roth's characters nails it: "I turn sentences...

Wedding Wear: Choosing Jewelry for the Big Day Published on 01/07/2008

While most brides focus on the finding the perfect dress for their wedding day, it is just as important to give some thought to the accessories. The first and foremost rule to wedding jewelry is not to overdo it. While it may be fun to get lost in the tulle and satin, it is not a time to load up on the "bling!" After all, a bride does not want to be upstaged by her jewelry on the big day. It is...

Finding the Right Plastic Surgeon Begins with Asking the Right Questions Published on 01/07/2008

While many have experienced the ongoing benefits of a mineral essential facial or body work at the nearby spa, you may be in the market for something more in depth and permanent, such as a mini-face lift, liposuction, or overall full-body lift. If you are considering plastic surgery patient, or are in search of a new doctor, it's important to choose your surgeon wisely. Like you would any major...

Three-Tier Beverage Distribution System: How Your Favorite Alcohol Beverages... Published on 01/07/2008

Prohibition marked a unique period in American history. Between 1920 to 1933, the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol for consumption were banned nationally as mandated by the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Temperance movements throughout the U.S. during the 19th century brought about significant pressure on lawmakers and some states had already enacted statewide...