The majority of worldwide respondents to the last two global Pew enter surveys (in 2002 and 2006) regarded the United States as the greatest menace to world peace – far greater than the likes of Iraq or China. Thinkers and scholars as diverse as Christopher Lasch in “The Cultural Narcissist” and Theodore Millon in “Personality Disorders of Everyday Life” have…
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Was Apprentice A Cultural Outcome Of Post Modernism
Among many things, Donald Trump is a successful businessman and an extremely wealthy individual. Donald Trump is perceived by the mass public as a true corporate King. The question is who are all these people that competed so fiercely against each other during the hour that the Apprentice show was broadcasted and why did they strive to prove their skills…
The Many Wonders Of Tijuana
Tijuana…the mere mention of the word conjures up images of a sultry afternoon spent relaxing under the shade with a cold drink in hand or strolling leisurely along the brightly colored avenidas in search of a memento of your trip to take home with you. While you will certainly find many opportunities to do those things in Tijuana, there is…
Baltimore Maryland The Charm City
Baltimore, Maryland is called the “Charm City.” It is the largest city in Maryland and sits in the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 1.5 million people. Baltimore has long been known for its ethnic neighborhoods and innovations in the preservation and restoration of urban homes. Baltimore is located on the Chesapeake Bay. Its picturesque Inner Harbor is the…
From Windmills To Diamonds Travel To Holland
Tulips, windmills and wooden shoes might still be a draw to this Dutch region for some travelers; however, Holland is a far more versatile locale with an international and maritime history extending farther back than most of the rest of Europe, including the establishment of New Amsterdam as a major trading city, which became New York when the British took…
Race And Racism Some Concepts Defined
Despite adamant claims to the contrary, racism continues to plague many peoples around the world. The first step toward resolving issues of racial intolerance and prejudice is to develop an understanding of the underlying concepts and their labels. This (rather long) article touches on the following topics: What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad…
Maramures A Travel Guide To Romania S Region Of Wooden Churches
There are many regions in this world that are worth a visit, and very often we Europeans tend to travel overseas to see something exotic, or visit people who still lead a life that perhaps our grandfathers knew. Rarely it occurs to us that it is not always necessary to travel far to be able to experience “time travel”. Maramures…
If You Are Going To San Francisco
One of the most vibrant and picturesque cities in the United States, San Francisco attracts a lot of tourists every year. San Francisco offers a significant number of cultural attractions and world famous landmarks, all in the surroundings of impressive natural beauty. The first settlement here was built in the end of the XVI century by the Spanish conquers and…
Hello From Chicago Part 4 A Personal Tour Of The Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago, Arlington House, Sunday, October 23, 2005, 6:15 am Yesterday, after our lovely Austrian breakfast we went downtown to the Chicago Cultural Center, the main downtown information hub for tourists, to ask some questions about the Pullman Historic District, a planned industrial community, built in the 1880s by industrial magnate George Pullman, creator of the famous Pullman sleeper cars. We…
Traveling Through Tanzania
A Tanzania Safari is a place of wonder and discovery. Tanzania was the entry point for many early explorers and the same is true today; there is much on offer and there are many places to discover. To embark on a safari here in Tanzania is to discover the wonder of this friendly African paradise. Beware the tourists who tend…