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Mojácar honoured for its beauty and cultural preservation as one of Spain’s most charming villages. Credit: Ruralidays The town of Mojácar was recently celebrated as one of Spain’s founding members of Los Pueblos Más Bonitos de España (The prettiest towns in Spain), a network established in 2013 to protect and promote the cultural heritage of Spain’s […]
Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the U.S. presidential election this week has left many analysts reaching for precedents in the past. The last time an American won a non-consecutive second term as president was when Grover Cleveland defeated the incumbent Republican Benjamin Harrison. If Trump goes on to win the popular vote, it would be […]
The Puerto Princesa City Police Office (PPCPO) marked its 16th Founding Anniversary with a ceremony recognizing former police chiefs and directors for their outstanding service and lasting contributions to the community. Plaques of recognition were awarded to retired officers including P/Col. Jimmy L. Carbonell, P/Col. Ronald M. Barbosa, P/Col. Ronie A. Estepa, P/Col. Rolando T. […]
Lesh credited Garcia with teaching him to play bass in the unorthodox lead-guitar style that he would become famous for, mixing thundering arpeggios with snippets of spontaneously composed orchestral passages. Fellow bass player Rob Wasserman once said Lesh’s style set him apart from every other bassist he knew of. While most others were content to […]
This article is adapted from the October 19, 2024, edition of Gastro Obscura’s Favorite Things newsletter. You can sign up here. As we enter what feels like the 800th year of this American election season, I can’t help but find myself thinking back to the guys who started it all. We’ve spent a lot of […]