Home from home Nov 3, 2009
Students come from the Caribbean and southern Africa as well. Diana is from Zimbabwe but is going out with an Igbo man. (BBC News -- Africa)
Public-service careers: A tough search for talent Nov 3, 2009
Public-service careers. A tough search for talent. (The Economist)
Green.view: Freaking out Nov 1, 2009
Oct 27th 2009From Economist. The controversy over SuperFreakonomics. (The Economist)
NASA probe hits moon's south pole looking for water Nov 1, 2009
(This would affect not only commercial flights arriving in the United States but those merely overflying U.S. territory -- an Air Canada plane, say, between Toronto and the Caribbean. This data may include, among other things, a flier's union affiliations, reading preferences and -- look it up yourself if you don't believe me -- sexual habits. (Salon)
Amos Ferguson, folk artist who depicted the Bahamas Oct 31, 2009
Mr. Ferguson heeded the call and, painting with exterior enamel on cardboard, rendered Bible stories or Bahamian scenes in a vibrant Caribbean visual idiom. The work, sold at the Straw Market in Nassau, was discovered by a New York collector in the 1970s, and in 1985 the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford mounted the exhibition Paint by Amos Ferguson - taking the artist s signature as the title. (Boston Globe)
Still on the map Oct 30, 2009
"There are those that can find fault, there are some little inaccuracies. It's fiction. But the idea of a young woman from a privileged culture in the Caribbean and different political loyalties coming up here and getting into trouble because she's impulsive and generous of spirit - it's a complicated story which make for interesting literature.". Wethersfield Post 2009. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Oct 30, 2009
Addressing the inauguration of a national library in the Caribbean country constructed with funds from Taiwan, Gonsalves said the biggest public library in the Caribbean was the best testimony to the friendship between the two countries. Gonsalves also expressed his thanks to Taiwan for its assistance with several other infrastructure projects, including the countrys Youth Empowerment Service (YES) program, which has been rated as a model program worthy of emulation by other countries in the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Top College Spring Break 2010 Desti... Oct 30, 2009
For students for a little more than just a typical Spring break party, capital city Nassau and the Bahamas offer great Caribbean food and culture. A disadvantage to travel to the Bahamas is that although it is relatively cheap, it does require a plane or boat ride to get there, as opposed to more road trip friendly options. (Suite101.com)
The Whole Island: Cuban Poetry Anthology (November 5) Oct 30, 2009
The anthology is an essential source for understanding the literature and culture of Cuba, its diaspora, and the Caribbean at large ... Our mission is to foster an understanding of the contemporary political, social and economic issues confronting Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada, and to increase public awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage of the Americas and the importance of the inter-American relationship. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Symphony spooks spectators Oct 30, 2009
The show will feature a variety of thrilling music from "Harry Potter," "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Star Wars," as well as "Hansel and Gretel" and other classic pieces. Kile said all the members of the symphony will be wearing Halloween costumes of their choice, and the audience is encouraged to dress up for a costume contest. (The University Echo, TN)
Japan's Salsa Sensation Oct 29, 2009
For Ameenah Shareef Asante, salsa came naturally: Shes a trained dancer whos studied a wide range of techniques, including African, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, Flamenco, Latin, Brazilian and Caribbean dance. Armed with sharp language skills honed in her college Japanese classes, the East Lansing, Mich. (Slate)
November events Oct 29, 2009
Caribbean night: "An Evening in the Caribbean" is the theme of this year's auction, 6 p.m., Church of the Nativity Community Center, 109 German St.; $18 per person. Call 864-6785 for tickets. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Democracy in Africa: A good example Oct 27, 2009
Oct 22nd 2009From The Economist print edition. One of Africa s most successful countries sets a trend that more can follow. (The Economist)
'But what is a Latino?' Oct 25, 2009
Race in the Caribbean lies in the eye of the beholder ... Younger generations of American-born Latinos are challenging the census' categories, like 25-year-old @deevazquez, whose parents are Dominican and Puerto Rican-American: "Having Afro-Caribbean roots, I don't feel like any of those labels really represent my culture and historical background." ... One thing is certain: Christopher Columbus and his pirates of the Caribbean did their best to not only conquer the land but also, through... (CNN)
Art.view: Climbing back Oct 25, 2009
Amidst a dramatic tropical landscape, a vibrant Caribbean port of call is emerging. Be amongst the first to discover. (The Economist)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 24, 2009
A British holidaymaker from Lancashire, Beryl Rushton, has won a 240,000 payout after biting into a poisonous black worm she found in her dinner during a Caribbean holiday. Adrian Michaels on the feminist fightback against Silvio Berlusconi-style sexism. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
The Young Couple and the Sea Oct 24, 2009
(5) - By Seth Stevenson - Slate Magazine. Dispatches from the front lines of travel. (Slate)
Pop2Life Gives Rihanna Fans an Ocean View From Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas Oct 24, 2009
Pop2Life brought Island Def Jam Music Group, Clear Channel Radio and Royal Caribbean International together to give lucky winners (and their invited guests) access to an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime performance by Rihanna and a private three-night sailing onboard the cruise line's new Oasis of the Seas, the world's largest and most revolutionary cruise ship, debuting this November ... About Royal Caribbean International ... Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 20 ships... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Evacuation from Puerto Rico fire Oct 24, 2009
The fire, at the facility owned by the Caribbean Petroleum Corp, first destroyed 11 tanks before spreading to others containing flammables such as jet fuel, bunker fuel and petrol ... Puerto Rico is the US self-governing commonwealth in the Caribbean. (BBC News -- Americas)
Cepeda: 'But what's a Latino?' Oct 23, 2009
Race in the Caribbean lies in the eye of the beholder ... Younger generations of American-born are challenging the census' categories, like 25-year-old @deevazquez, whose parents are Dominican and Puerto Rican-American: "Having Afro-Caribbean roots, I don't feel like any of those labels really represent my culture and historical background." ... One thing is certain: Christopher Columbus and his pirates of the Caribbean did their best to not only conquer the land but also, through slavery and... (CNN -- US)
Beyonce, Maxwell and Keri Hilson Lead the Nominations for the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS SHOW Premiering on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 PM* Oct 23, 2009
The primary BET channel reaches more than 98 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour music and entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
International intersexuality: A delicate question Oct 19, 2009
Oct 15th 2009From The Economist print edition. Sex is a complicated thing to define. (The Economist)
We're in it up to here Oct 18, 2009
Sarkozy and morality. The political significance of scandals over sex tourism, statutory rape and nepotism. (The Economist)
Art.view: A fair price Oct 18, 2009
Oct 17th 2009From Economist. Deliberative buyers and young artists at London's Frieze Art Fair. (The Economist)
Cadbury launches campaign to promote Fairtrade Cocoa Oct 17, 2009
The company is investing A345 million in securing the economic social and environmental sustainability of cocoa farmers in Ghana, India, Indonesia and the Caribbean. Ghana is benefiting from the partnership to the tune of A330 million with over 100 communities working to identify their development needs such as the construction of new school buildings or forming cocoa youth clubs to encourage the next generation to appreciate agriculture, particularly cocoa farming. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Tech.view: Down with the flu Oct 17, 2009
Science and technology. Oct 16th 2009From Economist. (The Economist)
Sarkozy and morality: We're in it up to here Oct 16, 2009
Sarkozy and morality. We're in it up to here. (The Economist)
Co-founder of Dutch Bros. coffee chain dies Oct 16, 2009
Police and prosecutors in this palm-fringed corner of the Caribbean said forensic scientists have confirmed that blood-spattered clothes found on Baya Beach "definitely" belonged to James Hogan, a 49-year-old U.S. vice consul who vanished a week ago ... On Friday, authorities used sniffer dogs to search rocky coastal areas and combed the Caribbean floor with a sonar-equipped robotic device for traces of Hogan ... Tips considered credible began trickling in after police on the Dutch Caribbean... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Management idea: The halo effect Oct 15, 2009
Business and finance. Oct 14th 2009From Economist. (The Economist)
Winter cruises to Norway and the Arctic Circle Oct 15, 2009
NEW YORK Most travelers who book winter cruises are trying to escape the cold weather by heading to Mexico or the Caribbean. But the expedition cruise company Hurtigruten is betting that some travelers will bundle up to experience the unique wildlife, culture and scenery of Norway above the Arctic Circle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Managing banks: It wasn't me Oct 14, 2009
Oct 8th 2009From The Economist print edition. Spare a thought for departing bank bosses. (The Economist)
Planet hip-hop Oct 14, 2009
"It travelled through the transatlantic slave trade to the US, via the Caribbean - that's what created this culture," he says. "Hip-hop is the missing connection between the US and Africa. It's about a conversation within the African diaspora. There was Creole culture, the blues, jazz, rock'n'roll and it has become hip-hop.". (BBC News -- Africa)
A darker side of Columbus emerges in U.S. classrooms Oct 13, 2009
Although lessons vary, many teachers are trying to present a more balanced perspective of what happened after Columbus reached the Caribbean and the suffering of indigenous populations. FAITH & REASON. (USA Today -- News)
Port-au-Prince, Haiti Oct 13, 2009
With this decline in wealth came political troubles and, today, Haiti, once the jewel of the Caribbean, has lost its glitter in the eyes of travelers. Even so, the capital has steadily evolved from a quiet 1940 s colonial town to a busy metropolitan city. (Suite101.com)
Holland America Line's Volendam Returns to Asia and Down Under in 2011 With a Widespread Array of Itineraries - Including the Great Barrier Reef Oct 13, 2009
Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents, and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. A 15th ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, is scheduled to join the fleet in July 2010. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Oxbridge-Sounding Scammers in Spain Seduce British With Investing Schemes Oct 13, 2009
His financial web was spun from the U.K. and Spain to the Caribbean, Paraguay and Hong Kong. Greaves has traded in his bespoke clothes for the maroon sweater and green pants inmates are required to wear at a minimum-security prison on Englands southern coast, where hes serving a sentence of five and a half years. (Bloomberg)
Festival de la Familia Announces Poster Contest During National Hispanic Heritage Month Oct 11, 2009
National Hispanic Heritage Month recognized across our nation from September 15 to October 15 celebrates the ethnic diversity of Hispanic Americans through culture and traditions, representing the people of Spain, the Caribbean, North, Central, and South America. The contest will run from today until Monday, November 30, 2009. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
N.D. scandal raises concerns about health co-op route Oct 11, 2009
Word of the $238,000 Caribbean retreat broke last winter, compounded by news of other perks: $15 million in executive bonuses over five years, $400,000 for charter flights, and $35,000 for a vice president s retirement party. And when the ensuing uproar cost Michael Unhjem his job as chief executive, his landing was softened by a $2. (Boston Globe)
From cold Zurich to the warm Bahamas Oct 10, 2009
The second is the newer tax getaway, embedded in the Caribbean and the Pacific. 007, of course, has been here too. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
* THE VINYL WORD Oct 9, 2009
Its colorful, extravagant costumes and island rhythms at the The Wall (o), as DJ production team Islandjam is throwing its first ever Caribbean carnival tomorrow night. The baby of O-Brothaz Sound System, a four-strong group of DJs and MCs from as many countries X Fyah B, aka Henry Wade from Belize, Oliver Lion Harley from Jamaica, Thierry Taili Cuvillier from Martinique and Katzu Saruyama from Japan X the nights music is what you would hear at any Caribbean carnival: soca,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
11 Things: Food for thought Oct 9, 2009
Jimmy Buffet wrote about his craving while sailing the Caribbean, popularizing the idea that cheeseburgers taste better in paradise. He even created a string of similarly named restaurants to prove his point. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Oscar Nominated Actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard Join Forces to Host 'CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS' Show with First Network Premiere on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 PM* Oct 8, 2009
The primary BET channel reaches more than 98 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; CENTRIC, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the 25- to 54-year-old African-American audience; BET Digital Networks - BET Gospel and BET... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Good spots, bad reputation Oct 7, 2009
Let's say you're planning a Caribbean vacation ... In a nutshell, that's Haiti a country with a reputation so ravaged by decades of civil war, catastrophic weather calamities and crippling corruption that you might forget it's even in the Caribbean ... That's Haiti a country so torn by tragedy that you're forgiven if you forget it's even in the Caribbean. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Artists take over historic downtown (205) Oct 6, 2009
We lived in the small island country of Dominica in the Caribbean, she said. It was beautiful down there and gave me a lot to draw on for my art. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Darling Harbour Fiesta Oct 2, 2009
Tonight, for instance, Sydney-based Errol Renaud's Caribbean Soul will bring their fusion of calypso, soca and reggae to Eastside Arts, which will host a Cafe Carnivale concert each Friday until December 11. As well as programming the series, Diaz is also a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer and founder of Sydney-based Latin band Papalote. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Nightlife: the week ahead Oct 1, 2009
ISLAND FEVER Just glancing at our bank statement here, and it looks like a trip to the Caribbean probably isn t in the cards any time soon ... The Journey Starts Here is a first-Saturday-of-the-month party with music from Reggae Goldie s Reggae Band and cocktails and rum styles from throughout the Caribbean. (Boston Globe)
Airplanes, oxygen and the media Sep 26, 2009
More than two dozen passengers were injured after Flight 128, a Boeing 767 bound from Rio de Janeiro to Houston, encountered severe turbulence at 38,000 feet over the Caribbean. The jet diverted to Miami and made a safe emergency landing. (Salon)
Go beyond the beach in the Dominican Republic Sep 26, 2009
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (CNN) -- You've got your spot on a lounge chair angled into the hot Caribbean sun, with tall, slender palm trees jutting out over your head. As you gaze at the calm turquoise waters and sip that refreshing rum drink, you may ask yourself, "What more could I possibly want?". (CNN)
WestJet gives Halifax Boys and Girls Club airport tour Sep 25, 2009
WestJet is Canada's preferred airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 66-city North American and Caribbean network. Named one of Canada's most admired corporate cultures in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. (Canada Newswire)
FBI pays wrongly detained Egyptian man $250,000 Sep 25, 2009
Florida investigators obtained a warrant for his arrest on the murder charges and were traveling to the Caribbean nation on Tuesday to interview him. The 33-year-old boarded a flight from Miami International Airport to Haiti on Friday. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Hispanic TV Summit: Promotions Execs Build Brand Awareness Through Experiential Marketing Sep 25, 2009
For example, a Caribbean baseball themed-promotional campaign might draw interest in New York, but perhaps not as much in Los Angeles, she said. By the same token, a Mexican soccer-themed campaign likely would play better in Los Angeles, than New York. (Multichannel News)
Iron Man tours Augusta Sep 24, 2009
Other popular watering holes along Broad Street include the Eagle's Nest Lounge atop the Ramada Inn, the Playground, The Soul Bar, Sky City, the Loft, Metro Pub and Coffeehouse, the Firehouse, Pure, Islands Caribbean Bar and Lounge, and Club Rehab. AUGUSTA HAS A NICE selection of unusually scenic bike and running trails. (The Augusta Chronicle)
PC Games of Fall 2009 Sep 23, 2009
What It Is: You finally have the chance to live out your fantasies of being a dictator of a small Caribbean island. Just like in real life you'll have to worry about catching a bullet in the head, fighting off a secret CIA invasions and keeping the people happy. (IGN PC Games)
Cultural limelight: 'Fall for the Arts' showcases BCA's 68 organizations Sep 23, 2009
NORTH STAGE(Creel Street andHighland Avenue)5:30 p.m.: Native Heritage Gathering5:45 p.m.: Grecian Odyssey Dancers6 p.m.: Space Coast Ballet6:30 p.m.: Harbor City Harmonizers6:45 p.m.: Florida SFACEF7 p.m.: Space Coast Ballet7:30 p.m.: Precision Dance Company7:45 p.m.: Brevard Caribbean American Sports ral Association. Most recommended articles. (Florida Today)
No compassion for sick illegal immigrants Sep 23, 2009
The older immigrants legal, illegal, or otherwise from Europe (there are many, many of us European immigrants that arrived in the U.S. illegally), from Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, India have made a major investment in the building of America ... Ever gone to Mexico or an island in the Caribbean. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The Imaginary Pirate of Globalization, Antoine Garapon, Eurozine Sep 23, 2009
Compared with the pirates of the Caribbean, these are like pirates on a boating pond ... Is it a coincidence that, at least in the way they are seen by the collective imagination, most tax havens are islands (especially Caribbean islands, strangely enough). (Harper's Magazine)
Chic parents now seek ethnic nannies Sep 22, 2009
Generally speaking, what is the difference between someone from the Philippines, Tibet and the Caribbean in terms of child-raising mentality, patience, education ... com poster who wanted to know about differences between nannies from the Philippines, Caribbean, and Tibetans came the barbed response: Philippines and Caribbean are in the ocean, whereas Tibet is land-locked I believe. (MSNBC -- Health)
Cloudy outlook Sep 21, 2009
It is one of the wealthiest of Caribbean nations but its neighbour - Haiti - is the complete opposite. More than half of the nine million people who live there have to survive on less than half a dollar a day. (BBC News -- Americas)
Scene 13: The Missouri Waltz Debut & More! Sep 21, 2009
On Sunday, by lucky coincidence, you and your family can catch Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl absolutely free on the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail ... Catch "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" at the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail this Sunday. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Beyonce to sing in Malaysia despite dress code Sep 21, 2009
Sept. 19: Speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Film Festival in Havana, Cuba, Actor Danny Glover says he would hope the change that President Obama campaigned on would include Cuba. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- News)
AWC kicks off performing arts series Sep 18, 2009
ARTS SERIES SCHEDULE Saturday, Sept. 19: Missoula Children's Theatre, 7 p.m. at Post Auditorium Wednesday, Sept. 23: Mariachi Corazon de Phoenix, 7 p.m. at AWC 3C Building Wednesday, Oct. 3: Missoula Children's Theatre, 7 p.m. at San Luis Elementary Wednesday, Oct. 15: Axe Capoeria, 7 p.m. at AWC 3C Building Wednesday, Nov. 18: Brian Hammil (dinner theater), 6 p.m. at AWC 3C Building Thursday, Dec. 3: Caribbean Zone (dinner theater), 6 p.m. at AWC 3C Building Wednesday, Jan. 27: Epik Dance, 7... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Is America Hooked on War? Sep 18, 2009
It lacks, for instance, "victory." After all, when was the last time the U.S. actually won a war (unless you include our "victories" over small countries incapable of defending themselves like the tiny Caribbean Island of Grenada in 1983 or powerless Panama in 1989). The smashing "victory" over Saddam Hussein in the First Gulf War only led to a stop-and-start conflict now almost two decades old that has proved a catastrophe. (CBS News -- Politics)
NYC comptroller wins primary to face Bloomberg Sep 16, 2009
Caribbean culture on display at NYC parade. Tens of thousands of revelers gathered in Brooklyn to celebrate Caribbean culture Monday at the West Indian American Day Parade, as bright beaded costumes and feather headdresses also provided a lively backdrop for New York City politicking. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Caribbean news briefs Sep 16, 2009
As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico is a favored transshipment point for South American cocaine and heroin because once the drugs reach the Caribbean island, they do not have to pass through customs on the way to the American market. KINGSTON, Jamaica - Trevor Rhone, a Jamaican playwright who co-wrote the reggae film classic "The Harder They Come" and helped introduce the island's pop culture to the world, died Tuesday. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Dining Divas: Book club combines Caribbean story, food Sep 15, 2009
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