Losing Nemo

The saying may go “a dog is a man’s best friend,” although I am in fact a girl, words could never sum up up how much I love my dog. My dog went by the name of Nemo. And just today I was forced to say the hardest goodbye I could have ever imagined.

Baby’s First Words

When did your baby’s cooing turn into her first words? Did she say “Mama” or “Papa” much to your delight? I can’t remember how old Jenna was when she uttered her first words. But I clearly recall the memorable words and where we were at the time.

Visiting Napa Valley

It’s harvest time! Consider heading to Napa Valley for a day (or more) to enjoy the breathtaking views and hospitality of one of California’s premier viticultural areas.

Coming in 2014: The 25th FLAME Competition

Planning is well underway for the FLAME Competition’s 25th anniversary, with concerts in France, Italy and Austria planned throughout the year.

Visiting Tuscany – Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance

Some visitors come to Tuscany in search of fine arts. Others come to find peace and relaxation. Gourmets descend to enjoy exquisite wines and food. We were seeking a little bit of everything.

Armand Tokatyan immortalized in Breakfast at Tiffany’s

So how is it that my great-uncle, Armand Tokatyan, a Tenor Opera singer who performed at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1920s was immortalized in Breakfast at Tiffany’s?

Beautiful Pressures: The Influence and Impact of Beauty on Society

Lights. Camera. Action. In the media, we are constantly seeing abnormally thin women with flawless complexions that look like they are living the ideal lives. When many people look at an advertisement they often question what they could do to be more like the models. Will this product make me prettier? Will this product make me skinnier? One would not think that every ad you see is a lie; every image is retouched. This is a strategy used to make the women look more desirable.

24TH FLAME Competition: Detector of Young Talents, Support, and Care of Winners

This inconspicuous first rate international music competition, open to every young candidate, is of the highest standard with two age categories: Category A (from 6 years old) and Category B (from 19 to 26 years old). Its success is the result of an outstanding organization, which for a quarter of a century has offered free admission to all competition selections and final concerts, through the enthusiasm and generosity of the members of Association FLAME.

A Visitor’s Guide to Silicon Valley – Geekman Style

This article highlights some of the historical sites and current nerve centers of Silicon Valley, from its birthplace in a Palo Alto garage to the current headquarters of social networking giant Facebook.

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