Diaries

Cuba’s Unique Sex-Related Problem

Less than a month ago, I met a girl who’s dating a friend I know from work. She is visiting Cuba and complains that she can’t go to any movie theater in the city alone without being stalked by men who masturbate next to her.

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Eastern Cuba’s “Pru”: A Unique Beverage

To a foreigner who pays Cuba’s east-laying provinces a visit, the word “pru” means absolutely nothing – but only until a hospitable local offers them a glass of this unique fermented beverage which has become part of the island’s traditions.

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Internet for Everyone in Cuba: Myths and Realities

It seems as though decisive steps to make Internet services widely available in Cuba will finally be taken. Much pressure has built up in connection with this issue as a result of the heated disputes probably taking place between different interests groups on the island.

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Cuban Artist Kcho Offers Free WiFi Point

I can’t believe it! A place with free Internet in Havana? “Yep, This is a project of Kcho, the artist, the guy is really something. In his studio located at ninth and 120th streets of the Romerillo neighborhood of Playa he has set up a free WiFi access point.”

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Is Intelligence Inherited or Acquired?

“You dunce! You’re the dumbest thing in the world, nothing gets through your thick skull!” “You’re just like your dad, who doesn’t know squat.” “Turn your brain on, I’m losing my patience! My god, what am I to do?” I hear these and other phrases often.

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