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Blame it on the Vortex

Driving north from Phoenix, AZ on RTE 17 is an adventure. Watching as the topography changes I’m reminded that Phoenix, whose elevation is actually below sea level was once (millions of years ago) the bottom of the ocean. That explains why much of the native vegetation is scarce and scruffy.  It’s [...]

The Public Theatre Receives Renovations

The Public Theatre in New York has recently undergone some renovations. It is the first time since 1967 that it has experienced such significant changes. The changes are not extreme in appearance though they have been long coming and are necessary. A glass canopy has been added to shield people from the rain and a [...]

Hong Kong Philharmonic Supports Community and Education

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra began in 1895 under the name Sino-British Orchestra. It began as an amateur company and changed its name to its current one in 1957. With the assistance of government funding it became a full-fledge professional orchestra in 1974. Since its beginnings it has been a popular cultural attraction and it [...]

See or be Seen in Ibiza

Ibiza is the third largest of the Balearic Islands. Located a short distance from the mainland, the Spanish company Trasmediterranea has a regular ferry service that runs between Ibiza and the ports of Barcelona, Palma de Majorca and Valencia. Ibiza, founded by the Carthaginians in 654 bc has an [...]

Island Experiences

The diversity of Singapore exists due to the mix of internationals living on the main island, and due to the mix of the geographical components as well.  For surrounding the main island, there are more than fifty smaller islands off the mainland coast.  Some the islands are known as having the most elegant resorts, providing [...]

No Longer Silent in Singapore

Females in Singapore who are victims of domestic violence received a bit more in the way of legal protection in 1997, when laws and amendments were made to the Women’s Charter.  The intent of the amendments was offer more protection, with less delay in action for that protection.  In many societies around the world, including [...]

South African’s Seek Better Alcohol Control

Half of South Africa supports a draft bylaw that would prohibit the sale of alcohol in residential areas of Cape Town after 9pm.  The bylaw would affect pubs, theaters, clubs and guesthouses in residentail areas.  Polling done as part of the African Response’s 2010 Barometer also indicates that 41 percent of South Africa disagrees with [...]

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