Archive for July, 2011

A Taste of Turkey: A Recipe For Turkish Delight

Introduction Turkey, also known as the Republic of Turkey is a Eurasian country that stretches from Western Asia to Southeast Europe. Its first known human inhabitants could be found in the Mediterranean region as early as 7500 B.C.  Turkey has been ruled by diverse groups such as the Hittites, Greeks, and Byzantines. Parts of Turkey [...]

U.S. IN CUBA: BETWEEN THE TOTAL CONTROL OF THE ECONOMY AND THE BLOCKADE

Since its independence from Spain, Cuba’s political life had been influenced by the relationship with United States. Until 1933, the Cuban constitution there was a clause, known as the “Platt Amendment” that allowed U.S. intervention in Cuba, “to protect life, liberty and property ‘of U.S. citizens residing in Cuba . By 1952, U.S. companies controlled [...]

Andorra Offers New Mountain High Golf

Article by Paul la Vella There’s a new golf course in Andorra, nestled high in the mountains. Grandvalira Golf Soldeu is situated in Pla d’ Espiolets. Reachable by an eight-passenger cable car, it is Europe’s highest elevated golf course at 2,590 metres (2,850 yards) high. The nine-hole course is surrounded by the natural beauty of [...]