See more Living in… posts by Bruce Haring. Say “Colombia,” and what springs to mind? The beaches, the women, the temperate climate, the warm and friendly people? Or perhaps, are you thinking…
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In just a few short months, tickets for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games are expected to go on sale. The event will be held in Rio de Janeiro, marking the…
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“Free” may be the most beautiful word in the English language. Free beer, free food, free tuition, tax-free, cellulite free… the list of magical phases goes on. But topping them…
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See more Living in… posts by Bruce Haring. It’s home to the Pope, the tango, Eva and Juan Peron, leather- and silver-clad gauchos, great steaks, and fabulous wines. But it has a…
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Situational Awareness: Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, Jews in Ukraine, Cliven Bundy’s Cows
Welcome to Situational Awareness, a weekly roundup of news from last week that will likely be causing sleepless nights in the future. GET OUT THE WALLET: The ongoing search…
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They call it the “gig economy” or the “sharing economy.” It’s made up of people who cobble together a living based on multiple part-time and/or temporary jobs, stitching together the…
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We live in a society that can’t take a joke anymore. Go ahead, test the theory. Make fun of American Indians, as Stephen Colbert did as a way to mock…
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Here’s a lesson for you — it’s called supply and demand. It states that when there’s little demand and your price is too high, you’re in trouble. That’s the dilemma…
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The world is awash in apathy. You see it every day, from listless toll takers to lazy coffee shop employees who neglect to ask if you want a second cup. …
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Some wise philosopher once said there were two ways to look at something — the glass is half full, or the glass is half empty. That leaves out the third…