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Book Review: “Pepper: A History of the World’s Most Influential Spice” by Marjorie Shaffer

The history of this pungent spice is riddled with pirates, wealth and greed.

A novel based on the life of Vicente de Rocamora a poet, fighter and Dominican priest in the scheming court of King Philip IV.

Portugal to face Czech Republic while Germany will face Greece in Quarterfinals.

A novel about breaking routines and just letting go. But somehow it doesn't work.

How a strong euro paradoxically weakens Europe.

Literary device helps drive allegorical tale amidst Portugal's society and authoritarian government in 1938.

Despite the Ireland bailout, debt costs for the most indebted Eurozone countries continue to mount, hinting that Portugal and Spain may be next.

Bond spreads over German Bunds for Ireland and Portugal are at record highs because of increased fears over sustainability of their sovereign debt.

An ambitious big-band reworking of seven Rosenwinkel compositions.

Come July 11, expect to see Argentina take the field against Brazil in the final for the World Cup.

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