Adina Oditt Known as today’s wealthiest wedge-shaped landmass, the United Arab Emirates is home to several distinct states and cities, but its main capital is the exquisite Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is one of the most modern cities in the world. Economically, it is one of the world’s largest producers…
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Cristina Foglietta One does not have to travel far to see quality art; just go to the second floor of Hillwood Commons. The Hillwood Art Museum at LIU Post has amazing work by professional artists. I recently visited and was impressed by what the museum has to offer. The museum…
Adina Oditt Known as the smallest African capital, Victoria lies proudly in the shimmering western Indian Ocean. The Seychelles are comprised of 115 archipelagic islands that cluster around the main island of Mahé, home to Victoria, which is the republic’s business and cultural hub. Victoria is the only port of…
Paul Kalis Solo artists Steve Hogarth (of Marillion) and Richard Barbieri (of Porcupine Tree, ex-Japan) have teamed up to record a new experimental rock release out this week from Kscope Music. In 1989, Hogarth joined and soon became the frontman of Marillion, an English rock band that released 20 U.K.…
Paul Kalis Adam Carlson (John Krasinski), an Alaskan news reporter, gets his big break when he discovers that a family of majestic gray whales is trapped underwater by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. Soon, other journalists, government officials, and oil tycoons make Alaska their next stop. This includes…
Yana Nadelyaeva The following is a reaction to the New York Times article, “TV in Putin’s Russia: Jesters, Strivers and a Longing for Normalcy,” by Alessandra Stanley, which was published on February 13th, 2012. This article caused mixed emotions, feelings and thoughts inside of me. I don’t like Alessandra Stanley’s…
Paul Kalis Just like the New York Giants, who won the Super Bowl XLVI, the big game commercials are still going strong. During the Super Bowl, each 30-second ad spot cost advertisers $3.5 million. This year, VW continued with its Star Wars theme; Honda pulled in with Matthew Broderick reprising…
Kathleen Joyce The most exciting show to hit HBO since “True Blood” is “The Game of Thrones.” A complex show with riveting characters, this show is not one to miss. Based on the book series, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” by George R.R. Martin, “The Game of Thrones” is…
Cristina Foglietta Bungee jumping, obstacle courses and mechanical bulls…oh, my! These are some fun activities that are found at LIU Post for thrill seekers. The adventurous activities have appeared at numerous campus events, including the Back to School BBQ, Pratt After Dark, and the Spring Fling Carnival. These amusing activities…
Adina Oditt Sitting quite comfortably along the South Atlantic coast, Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil. It is a common mistake to think of Rio as Brazil‘s capital; however, that title goes to Brasilia. Nevertheless, Rio has successfully established its own reputation. For instance, whenever one…