Tagged With "Munoz Rivera"
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Securing the History of Old San Juan
The Puerto Rico Historic Building Drawing Society is hard at work to preserve San Juan's UNESCO-listed architectural heritage. Jonathan L visited and interviewed its founder.
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El Capitolio de Puerto Rico (Where Gumbo Was, #117)
Puerto Rico's Capitol building is not quite iconic—although its decor includes artwork of iconic themes and events in Puerto Rican history that will probably come clear now that you know where it is...and Jonathan L did. It sits on a bluff...
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What's next for United, as CEO is ousted?
The unexpected departure of Jeff Smisek as CEO and president of United leaves many open questions about United and its future, beyond the possible corruption issues involved in his departure. Smisek has been replaced by Oscar Munoz, who has been...
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The Old Stone Mill - Where Gumbo Was #124
Congratulations to Historydigger for correctly guessing that Gumbo was visiting The Old Stone Mill at the New Your Botanical Garden in The Bronx, New York. Built in 1840 The Old Stone Mill at the NY Botanical Gardens is one of the oldest...
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JetBlue at JFK: A most unusual rooftop lounge
JetBlue likes to keep up its passenger-friendly image (despite imposing baggage fees this week) so it's not a big surprise that they've blazed a new path in airport amenities: a rooftop lounge on top of their Terminal 5 at JFK. The space is...
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Mystery in Mexico City: Where Gumbo Was (#63)
A tip of the Gumbo hat to all the guessers who took a shot at this puzzle, and for all the clues you used for your interesting guesses...but Lynn Millar takes the laurels this time, identifying the scene in Mexico City's very central park, the...
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Walking LA - Downtown LA
To see the best of Downtown Los Angeles you don't need a car. Get out and walk the streets.
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Anatomy of a Trip, Oaxaca: Monte Alban
During the months of preparation for my trip to Oaxaca, I wrote " It remains to be seen if archeological sites are in my future but, as an activity of which I've never partaken, I really should give it a go."
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Titus Kaphar and Mexican Muralists: The Plight of the Poor
Jonathan L visited two amazing exhibits of art that gives voice to many without one
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Outdoor Art at Rockefeller Center
Take a stroll with PHeymont through Manhattan's biggest outdoor art gallery and its history.
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Rockefeller Center: Making the Art
The building of Rockefeller Center in the 1930s was not only a mammoth construction project, it was a monumental (pardon the pun) art project.
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San Diego Museum of Art
PHeymont enjoyed a visit to San Diego's not-too-large but impressive art museum on the Balboa Park Prado
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El Museo del Barrio, New York City
Jonathan L visits New York City's museum dedicated to art created by Latinx artists
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8 Fun Things to Do in Louisiana
Gerry shares some of the wonderful attractions that make Louisiana such a great state to visit (sponsored content)
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Sgt Leroy Petry statue, Santa Fe
DrFumblefinger shares the tale behind this statue, situated outside of Santa Fe's City Hall.
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The Magic Fountain of Montjuic, Barcelona
Barcelona's spectacular light, water and music show has a checkered history