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Friday, May 2, 2014: 17th Annual Sailor’s Ball/NYC

Dennis Conner, the Benefit Committee and the NY Harbor Sailing Foundation invite you to attend the 17th Annual Sailor’s Ball. The party which celebrates the start of the new sailing season! 9pm - 1am. At a private club in Lower Manhattan at 60 Pine St. Black tie. Open bar & light hors d’oeuvres. Dancing all night long in many theme rooms.  All sailors and sailing enthusiasts in the NY area are invited to attend. The Sailor’s Ball raises money for

Manila is one of those sprawling mega-cities that somehow defines the modern era, somehow defines Southeast Asia, and somehow defines what it is to be human in an era in which quantity seems to have triumphed over quality.  We just may be victims of our own success—reproductive, that is—as the fruits of our collective loins threaten to overwhelm us.  The Philippines share much of the blame for this, being the only Catholic country in a region mostly Buddhist or Muslim, and with a reproductive ra

por Cristóbal Ramírez

El mar, sus vientos y sus olas, forman parte de esta ciudad coqueta. A Coruña, una de las ciudades más pujantes de Galicia, se abre a su bahía y permite que el visitante se llene los pulmones de aire salado. No hay más que pasearse por la Avenida de la Marina. En esta calle nos sorprenderán las galerías de las fachadas, que conforman el mayor conjunto acristalado del mundo. Nos dejamos llevar mirando las fachadas señoriales y llegamos,Jardines de Méndez Núñez mediante, hast

Santa Teresa’s awesome waves will be in the limelight once again as top Costa Rica surfers roll into the Pacific Coast town at the end of April for the fifth 2014 Olympus National Surfing Circuit competition.

The COPA Unit tournament will be held April 26 and 27 at the spectacular beach of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, on the southwestern Nicoya Peninsula.

Famous for year-round surf and a friendly, relaxed vibe, Santa Teresa and neighboring Mal Pais attract visitors from all over the world who come to

by Wendie Hansen with Kaleel Sakakeeny

Ralph Waldo Emerson had this to say about the Old North Bridge in Concord, MA, a suburb of Boston:

“By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April's breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world.”

But what does the bridge in Concord,  the home of the American revolution for independence, have to do with revolutions in Tahrir Square, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and all places where the struggle for fre

“In a remote and lush corner of Costa Rica, lies a realm of giant trees, roaring monkeys, jaguars on the prowl, and breaching whales. This is one of the last places on Earth where virgin rainforest grows right to the high tide line, and a visitor might walk for hours – or days – along its isolated coast without meeting a single person. This is the Osa Peninsula and there is no other place in the world like it.”

-Osa: Where the Rainforest Meets the Sea by ecologist Dr. Trond Larsen and photographe

“World Peace Development And Research Foundation has been working on its objective to spread Peace in the World by all means possible. We have been joining hands with national and international organizations to brief them about how to attain peace in the World.” Said Sandeep Marwah President of WPDRF at a function organized at Marwah Studios to appoint young peace ambassadors from Rotract.
This time WPDRF joined hands with the junior wing of Rotary International called Rotracts who are more than

As the summer season in Costa Rica winds down and the green season draws near, it is time for great Costa Rica travel deals.

One such bargain is a hot Costa Rica vacation package of a romantic getaway for two to Cala Luna boutique hotel at Tamarindo Beach.

The Cala Luna Romantic Beach Package includes: three nights’ accommodation in a deluxe room with a romantic welcome of sparkling wine and strawberries upon arrival. Also included are daily breakfast, a romantic candlelight dinner for two, a priv

Narita International Airport, also known as Tokyo Narita Airport, is the most popular gateway to Japan,

but in reality, it is not in Tokyo at all. It is a 60-minute express train ride (80-90 minute bus ride) outside of Tokyo

in Chiba Prefecture. Adjacent to the airport is Narita City, with a population of almost 129,000. This may be a pittance compared to Tokyo's 12 million, but there is much to do and see culturally in both Narita City

and its next-door neighbor Sakura City – population nearly 172

Costa Rica is one of the world’s most exciting and eco- friendly places to visit. It offers such a magnificent range of sights and activities for nature lovers, beach fanatics, hikers, surfers, family and just about anyone. With such a marvelous selection is it important not to miss the absolute best the country has to show. Here are the highlights of some of the must-sees to add to your to-do list! 

Manuel Antonio National Park – on the Central Pacific Coast in the beautiful beach town of Manue

Lying north of Venice, amongst picturesque towns with ancient churches, castles, with vineyards taking up just about every square foot of land, is the Prosecco wine region, source of the wonderful sparkling wine that is served everywhere in Italy. A beautiful spot where we begin one of our Italiaoutdoors Bike the Wine Roads Italy bike tours, Prosecco has been produced for over 10 centuries in the foothills of the Marco Trevigiana, running from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano in the province of Trevi

“Sandeep Marwah a renowned international media person, in the capacity of Chairperson Indo Senegal Film And Cultural Association has been very helpful in building better relations between two countries India and Senegal” said H.E. Amadou Moustapha DIOUF Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Senegal to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & Maldives honoring Marwah on the occasion of National Day at Hotel Taj at New Delhi.
“We at ISFCA –Indo Senegal Film And Cultural Association

“The digital at last has taken over the cellulite and Canon has created a wonderful place for itself in the World film market. The idea of having workshop is to give state of art knowledge and equipment to the students of cinema” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios at Noida Film City.
“We are always ready with these kind of workshops where professionals and film students are eager to know more. Canon has created a professional range of cinema cameras which can give most appropriate an

There are many hotels in Jaipur to choose from, but it is indeed tough to find the right hotel which offers all the amenities that you are looking for. A deluxe hotel in Jaipur would provide not only a location in the heart of the city but so many facilities that they will ensure that your comfort and needs will be taken care of. Business hotels in Jaipur are conveniently located near major government and business organizations and universities. A hotel close to the airport ensures that guests d

Indonesia’s tourism industry has peaked in the last few years. Due to promotions and marketing campaigns foreign tourists this year have visited Indonesia in record high numbers. Professional Indonesian translation has allowed Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister to translate documents that provide travelers with useful information about the country. Translators who offer Indonesian document translation services for such documents play a critical role in travelers’ decision making p

Big-game anglers from around the world are in Costa Rica for the annual World Offshore Fishing Championship in Quepos, from April 6 to 11, 2014.

Teams from more than 60 countries – who had to qualify to receive an invitation to the event – will compete for the largest number of record-setting game fish caught and released. This is the second year in a row that the Marina Pez Vela in Quepos has hosted the prestigious international deep sea fishing competition, put on by the Bonnier Corporation of

Kota Kinabalu, the capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah, is located on the island of Borneo.  Borneo has long been known for its exotic wildlife.  However, today, as with wildlife the world over, Borneo finds it is necessary to protect its wild animals.  There are a couple Orang Utan centers in Sabah but both are full-day trips from Kota Kinabalu. Visitors should consider visiting the Shangri-la’s Rasa Ria Resort Nature Reserve where they have a variety of nature-related activities. Twice da

Among the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Bete Giorgis (the house of Saint George) is found southwest of the village on a rocky ground. The temple is cross-shaped, perhaps the most attractive structure of Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches. When Lalibela had finished constructing the churches, Saint George riding on his white horse revealed himself to Lalibela to tell him that there was no temple in his name. Taking George’s word, Lalibela went to this rocky field and constructed this amazing temple.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Dance Against Cancer. An Evening to Benefit the American Cancer Society

Producers Erin Fogarty & Daniel Ulbricht have partnered with the American Cancer Society to present the 4th annual Dance Against Cancer with Cocktails at 6pm (VIP ticket only), followed by a Performance at 7pm, and a post-show Reception at the AXA Equitable Theater, 787 Seventh Ave (51st/52nd St), NYC. 

Tickets: $150 ($300 for VIP) and are available at www.dacny.org. VIP tickets include the pre-event recepti

Saturday, April 26, 2014

The Flood Sisters Invite you to an evening of Fashion, Cocktails & Kidney Disease Awareness on April 26th from 8-11pm at Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Ave, NYC. Designers include Nanette Lepore, Amy Matto, Zac Posen & NYC Subway Line! Victoria Ryann. Music by DJ Rose & JD Pinto. Surprise Celebrity Host! Tickets: General Admission $70 at door/online; VIP $125 at door/online at eventbrite link. Silent Auction-Trump Soho Hotel Stay & Spa, Alica & Olivia. Sponsors: Gold Sponsor, La