What happens if the dollar is too strong?

What happens if the dollar is too strong? A strengthening U.S. dollar means that it now buys more of the other currency than it did before. A weakening U.S. dollar is the opposite—the U.S. dollar has fallen in value compared to the other currency—resulting in additional U.S dollars being exchanged for the stronger currency. Why […]

What is traditional Japanese food?

What is traditional Japanese food? The traditional cuisine of Japan (Japanese: washoku) is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes; there is an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Seafood is common, often grilled, but also served raw as sashimi or in […]

What symbols represent CARIFESTA?

What symbols represent CARIFESTA? At the closing ceremony of CARIFESTA 1972 is the CARIFESTA logo – a dark hand grasping the sun, depicting the skills and aspirations of the tropical man with talent untold’. What do the symbols wheel sun and drum represent for CARIFESTA? The symbol of CARIFESTA VIII in Suriname depicts the sun […]

What happened to the Rogers Cup?

What happened to the Rogers Cup? Tennis Canada has renamed the Rogers Cup tennis tournament to the National Bank Open after announcing a 10-year partnership with the bank. Why is it called the Rogers Cup? Rogers Cup In 2005, Rogers Communications became the title sponsor for the men’s tournament. It was already the sponsor for […]

Is nori a Porphyra?

Is nori a Porphyra? “Nori,” also known as purple laver or Porphyra yezoensis, may be the most popular seaweed in the United States. “Nori” is usually sold in large, thin, dried sheets. In addition, the seaweed is rich in vitamins A, C, and B12. The high vitamin B12 content in “nori” makes this sea vegetable […]

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