March 13, 2006Is there any buzz abroad about the local teams? I know from experiences in Mexico that Latin Americans love a chance to humble–if not humiliate–the U.S. There was a growing interest in the Classic here in the U.S., but I don’t think it survived to Canada in the opening round. Continue Reading
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…
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…
Christmas time in Abu Dhabi: the national colors of the United Arab Emirates are red, green and black, and the national day is in early December. The 8th, if I remember correctly. So in about the middle of November, the city is festooned with strings of lights—white, red, and green. It looks very much like…
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 a passport, it isn’t yours; it belongs to…
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,…
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