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80Mediaeval towns: Lucca
If France has its Carcassonne, Italy has nothing to envy with its mediaeval town of Lucca in Tuscany. We were travelling along the coast of Italy, when attracted by the word "mediaeval town" we decided to...
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79Discovering Charles Morgan, a forgotten British author
The novelist Charles Morgan was a household name in the 1930's and 1940's, but is virtually unknown today. This article explores his major works and suggests that he is due for a revival.
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75Ike's or Little Lucca's?
The San Francisco Bay Area has certainly turned into one of the nation's food hubs. Just as the Bay Area is a racial melting pot, the food scene has developed to reflect the population. The Bay definitely has something for everyone that fits...
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79Weavers And Weaving - Part 2
In Weavers And Weaving - Part I, I talked about all the wonderful early tapestries of the early Romans. They were beautiful fabrics of wool and linen that were being woven in Egypt, syria, and what was then Mesopotamia. These new textile fibers were being brought by caravan all the way across Asia. Silk, both in hanks of thread and as woven fabrics made the bulk of the export trade from China to the Roman Empire. In the last century, silks of the Han period (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.) were discov
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76Tuscan cuisine
Just writing about Italy and Tuscany in previous hubs made my mouth water thinking about the delicious meals that we had when we were there. We have travelled Italy from North to South and the area that I have...
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69Toscana, Italy - Architecture, Scenery, Wine
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the world is Toscana, Italy or Tuscany, Italy. Toscana is filled with beautiful scenery of rolling hills, exquisite architecture, and delicious wine. Several...
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65The Voice 2 Finale Performance of Tony Lucca - Jay-Z's "99 Problems"
Tony Lucca is a former Mouseketeer who auditioned and became the early favorite to win The Voice 2. Although Lucca has made the finale, he has been somewhat inconsistent. Juliet Simms has surpassed him in betting odds to win the championship. She is...
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62Video Games People seem to Like: Chrono Trigger
Those words are the first few you read in this game. Isn't that just an excellent way to get started? The character's mom wakes him up, something many people could relate to. Anyway, this is "Video Games People seem to Like," or "VGPL." The purpose...
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63The Force That Is Lucca Leadership Programme
Lucca Leadership might have originated in Italy, but it has become a force to be reckoned with around the globe. With branches in various parts of the world, it is imparting knowledge and attitude to nurture leaders in every arena it touches. ...
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61The Ultimate Classic RPG Guide for New Gamers: Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger is one of those great games that after investing 60+ hours, it leaves you wanting more. I'm not saying that the game is incomplete, or poorly produced or written, but the staff could have easily filled another game cartridge worth of...
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