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Capitol Media Services recently circulated an article by Howard Fischer in which he quotes two economists, Elliott Pollack and Don Wehbey, as saying that “the state ( Arizona ) and the country are headed toward what could be a severe shortage of people in the work force.” Pollack is a private economist. Wehbey is senior…
I have been pondering an article by Michael Martinez distributed by Knight Ridder Newspapers on January 1, 2006. The article described strategies for dealing with jet lag. My first thought upon reading it was the memory of standing on a balcony in Abu Dhabi at 3 a.m., with my entire family, wide awake and wondering…
Harry Belafonte made headlines last weekend when he visited with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and blasted President Bush. His opinion matters because of the cameras and microphones. Does he also know what he’s talking about? When is a celebrity also an expert on political affairs? An online biography of Harry Belafonte says “Harold George Belafonte,…
Borrowing from the web page of the Islamic Network Group, here’s something that people everywhere ought to be aware of this week. The event is past, but the consequences will occur this week and beyond. January 8, 2006 – January 11, 2006Hajj (Annual Pilgrimage to Mecca)The Hajj, or annual pilgrimage to Mecca, consists of several…
Sponsored Review No matter where you live, you should know about R. Lilly Tuckerwear. Offering stylish clothing for girls of the “tween and teen” ilk, R. Lilly is an online teen clothing store to keep in mind. Visit the online junior fashion shop by RLilly Tuckerwear to find a wide selection of tween clothing and…
Know More: Family Issues, Security Overseas I invite you to tell me the allure and value of boarding schools. And mind you, it had better be good. To me, sending your children away while you work overseas seems like alienation upon alienation. Overseas I often heard of parents sending their children off to a boarding school rather…
While shopping in a flea market in Chile years ago I was surprised to find an 1832 U.S. half dollar. Then I remembered that all Atlantic-to-Pacific sea traffic had to circumnavigate South America until the Panama Canal was opened in 1914. Remnants of far-off societies can still be found all along the coasts. This episode…
Know More: Embassies and Consulates, Governments & Laws A passport is a document issued by a government to allow the bearer to “pass” the “port” of entry of another country. It is evidence that the issuing country recognizes and validates the bearer of the passport. And while you may pay a hefty fee to get…
Know More: Cultural Issues, Money, Security Overseas If you’re heading overseas for an extended stay, you will want to have a good strategy for converting your money into the local currency. (I’m assuming that you will not be paid in the local currency, which is standard practice for international companies.) It’s important to learn before…