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Voices from Around the Globe: The road to Rajasthan
Namasté! Kaise hai'? Life in India is ... life in India. How can I otherwise explain something so wildly different from my previous culture in a single sentence? How can I describe a country that has never, can never and will never know uniformity?
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This and that and the other...
We are pleased to note that on Friday, Nov. 16, from 4:30 until 7 p.m., there will be a Brooks barbecue chicken dinner at Christ Episcopal Church to benefit the church's Global Mission Outreach.
Continued ... - Trial of Capt. Dacres
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DVD is an enjoyable tribute to Johnny Carson
Anyone who came of age in the 1960s, 70s or 80s will remember Johnny Carson. To say he was the king of late-night television would be, if anything, an understatement. For 30 years he wove a fabric into the American experience that will never be repeated.
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T for Thailand and P for Ptolemy
Walking on the street with my friends, I experienced one of the most violent sneezes ever. It was tremendous; I am certain that a Richter scale could have recorded it. After I recovered, both from the sneeze and the fit of laughter that followed it, I was baffled to find that no one else had noticed at all.
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Walking, across the pond
One of the best reasons to travel is to get out of one's cultural skin for a while. It is also a great way to pick up some pretty useful ideas.
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New Obama book is worth reading
David Maraniss is one of the more talented non-fiction writers in this country. His biographies of Bill Clinton and Al Gore have been widely acclaimed. His biography of pro football's legendary coach Vince Lombardi, "When Pride Still Mattered," is one of the best sports books I have ever read. When Maraniss takes on a project, he puts his heart and soul into it and leaves no stone unturned.
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Local voice from around the globe: What an adventure home on the train
Konnichiwa!
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Local Voices From Around the Globe: France has more to offer than just Paris
Let's play a little game. Here we go. I say "France." You say what? "Paris"? "The Eiffel Tower"? I find it so funny to hear what other people think of automatically when they hear the word "France." It was interesting to see how many people back home used the words "France" and "Paris" interchangeably.
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Local Voice From Around the Globe: Transition into new culture is getting better
Sziasztok Magyarországról! (Hello from Hungary!) Last month I talked about my transition into Hungarian life and other aspects of being an exchange student. This month I am pleased to report that I feel much more at ease in my host country than before.
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Human nature ... consistently inconsistent
We were pleased to hear the recent "Fall for Cooperstown" event was well-received by those who took part in the various activities.
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Local voice from around the globe: The heart of Brazil is at the dinner table
People tend to create stereotypes about countries. For Brazil, the stereotypes revolve around its gorgeous beaches, wondrous cities, soccer, nightlife and music.
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Our gallant seamen
Weather: Utica 1812 Almanack: It may be some flurries of snow.
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The things you learn...
Several weeks ago now we had the opportunity to partake of lunch with the Hartwick Senior Group at The Hartwick Restaurant on Route 205 just south of the hamlet of Hartwick.
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'So how's it going?'
The headline is a question I get a dozen times a day, almost always from friends and neighbors who want a real answer. Bless them for that.
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Local Voices From Around the Globe: It is really not that different in Belgium
I’ve been in Belgium for just more than a month now and have had such an amazing experience so far.
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Indian attack
Weather: Utica 1812 Almanack: Now clear and pleasant.
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'So how's it going?'
The headline is a question I get a dozen times a day, almost always from friends and neighbors who want a real answer. Bless them for that.
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Voices from Around the Globe: The road to Rajasthan
