The accident could have served as a wake-up call to the whole of humanity. Twenty-five years ago, on Apr. 26 1986, disaster struck at the fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear complex in the Ukrainian state of the former Soviet Union.
Read MoreWhile some observers here have blamed Saudi Arabia and its neighboring Sunni-led sheikhdoms as a major source of the icy winds that are blasting through the Gulf, the growing contradictions between the U.S. and Western “values” and their interests are adding to the unseasonable weather.
Read MoreHavana Times, along with a small number of other web-sites, carries details of what’s on and where to go in Havana. However, finding those things out for Cuba’s second city, Santiago, is much more difficult. I spent the first three months of 2011 in Santiago and greatly enjoyed the vibrant cultural life that exists there. In order to assist future (or potential) visitors there, I have prepared a guide of the main entertainment venues in the city.
Read MoreTwo important cultural events took place recently in Old Havana: The 16th International Encounter of Dance in Urban Landscapes (“Old Havana, City in Movement”), and the “2nd Latin American Photography Day.” (41 photos)
Read MoreTaking a look at the reforms being and to be implemented in Cuba’s economy I came up with some indicators that we can evaluate five years down the road (and consider along the way) to see if the reforms have a positive impact on life under Cuban socialism.
Read MoreIn Havana, four dog shows – two national and two international – are held every year. The two national shows are in February and September.
Read MoreAlthough it failed to bring about the hoped-for generational renewal at the highest level of Cuba’s governing Communist Party, the recent party congress may have marked the start of a new stage of socialist development, if the resistance to change among the most conservative sectors is overcome.
Read MoreWhat’s important is not to wait for your rival to score six or seven runs before changing the pitcher, or to get to the ninth inning seven runs down with two outs before calling back the batter who has screwed up during the whole game and finally replace him with a pinch hitter.
Read MoreApparently under attack from a high-ranking Cuban politician, organizers of the Gibara Cine Pobre (Low-Budget) Film Festival published an open letter aimed at rallying support for their lauded project.
Read MoreI admit that it astonishes me to hear that socialism is (still) the sole chance for a more just world. Those who self-define themselves as “left” also are amazed that I don’t identify myself with their line.
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