By Leslie PratchIn the late 1990s, the New York Times Magazine ran a story by Jeffrey Goldberg called "The Crude Face of Global Capitalism." One sentence defined Azerbaijan as "the intersection" of "Soviet efficiency and Ottoman integrity."The common view is that the corruption in Middle Eastern countries and in Russia is enormous. China and India also have corruption problems. About three years ago, a reporter on NPR asked "What would it take to...more
All Inclusive Hawaii Vacations for OahuHawaiis timeless beauty and the contemporary luxuries that enhance rather than overpower the islands charm are on show in the island of Oahu. Hawaiis third largest island, Oahu is called The Gathering Place; an apt description of how the island has merged east and west cultures in world-famous Waikiki, to the mountains viewed at the Nuuanu Pali Lookout. This moniker aptly recognizes the synthesis of east and west cultures that you can experience here from the world-famous Waikiki, to the mountains on show at Nuuanu Pali Lookout. Youll also get to experience the vibrant nightlife of Honolulu, savor the local flavors of Kapahulu, and savor fine dining in one of the many Five Diamond Hawaii Regional Cuisine restaurants in the island. Popular Oahu destinations that are essential in your itinerary are Kailua Beach, Iolani Palace, Pearl Harbor, the small town of Haleiwa, and Leahi (Diamond Head). Great packages await you at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, Waikiki Parc Hotel, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, and Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa. Luxurious All Inclusive Hawaii VacationsWonderful Hawaiian sunshine gets even...more
Barcelona is one of those cities you can visit again and again. Its fantastic location, within reach of some of Spain's most beautiful coastline, together with its history, architecture and huge cultural programme is what makes it one of Europe's most popular city destinations.So, how can you max-out on culture when you visit Barcelona? Here are...more
When moving to a new place, we are bound to face a lot of changes. Though people experience culture shock in different ways, the most common feelings are: loneliness, anxiety, extreme homesickness and not wanting to be around people who are different. Difficulties adjusting often don't show up right away. In some people, the excitement gives way to...more
We should not go to the Andes mountains to get truly magical encounter, we have some really close to us and perhaps we have not paid much attention lately.For example, you can visit Barcelona and put aside landmarks but very repetitive as the mercat de boqueria, and get out right out of the city to get to places with unique landscapes.Without going any further, I recommend a great mountain, called Puigsacalm, which is the mountain of calm, where you will see a vast landscape at your feet, in fact, give away you can see another great top, Matagalls of the most magical across the country.If it chose not to go further, we still have as an option Montcau near Terrassa, or even Castell de Burriac near Mataró.But if you really want to enjoy, would opt for Balandrau in the Pyrenees, or rather Sant Salvador de les Espases near Montserrat.Anyway, there are many possibilities to distance ourselves from the usual tourist attractions, mountains and colorful mythical to visit simple and we can go without great difficulty breathing and trying the territory in a more respectful.Tourism is constantly evolving, we can not be left behind!Catalonia: culture and montains By: velecito ...more
It is in our nature to learn a foreign language. Learning a foreign language means learning about foreign people, their culture and, in the process, broadening your horizons. Language is like the soul of a culture and if you learn that soul, it will...more
Living In a war culture, with a $ 350 billion annual military budget Americans may lose a sense of what a peace culture may look like. Peace sometimes defined as absence of war, is more accurately understood as a dynamic process involving all...more
Art Positive "Minds the Gap" of Consumerist Culture in Modern Metros By: rooplin About the Author Rooplin Sharma,PR Executive,PERSONA (ArticlesBase SC #3547448) Article Source:...more
As an attorney, it is important that you live your values, and your values need to extend to your law firm. You should be sharing in the vision of the firm. If your firm's vision or values don't match up to your own, you need to take a step back. Can...more
Like the other countries of Indochina, Vietnam has been influenced by its neighbours such as China and also by the colonial powers, particularly the French.Chinese Confucianism still has as strong influence in Vietnam, providing society with a strong...more
Today on his Martyrdom day, Nation salutes the visionary.Rajiv Gandhi had equal interest in national culture By: pressbrief in About the Author This article is posted by Press Brief. (ArticlesBase SC #2994046) ...more