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Soulful Grounds of Calaruega Philippines

By Judy Razon on August 20, 2011 in Asia, Philippines, Photos

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So, the next time that you find yourselves being whisked to Tagaytay for drinks and merrymaking, dedicate a few moments to visit the soulful grounds of Caleruega. Open to people of all faiths, it is...

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Japanese Film Love Exposure to Open in New York City’s Cinema Village

By Renee Blodgett on August 18, 2011 in Asia, California, Events, Featured, Festivals, Japan, Los Angeles, New York, New York City, Photos

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After an acclaimed one-week run at Cinefamily in Los Angeles, CA, Olive Films recently announced the theatrical release of the already-legendary Japanese film Love Exposure (2008), scheduled to open on September 1, 2011 in New...

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Switzerland’s Land Of Chocolate Offers Excitement

By Robert Schrader on August 18, 2011 in Europe, Featured, Photos, Switzerland, Zurich

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As a result of its extreme cleanliness, utilitarian architecture and infrastructure and pristine natural beauty, Switzerland has gained a global reputation as being sterile and even boring. My visits to the Land of Chocolate have...

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Balancing Overwhelming Force Against Expertise

By Robert Knorpp on August 17, 2011 in All Countries, Photos

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The basic equation for marketing has been simple for a very long time: Get a lot of people to pay attention, make what you show them really interesting, then hope that a percentage of them...

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Benelux: A Microbrewery With French Flair

By Robert Knorpp on August 15, 2011 in Canada, Featured, Montreal, North America, Photos

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In the U.S., a new microbrewery opens every week. So it's no surprise to find that microbrewing is just as much of a passion — if not more so, considering their rich history in brewing...

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5 Plants You’ve Never Heard of That Can Slow Climate Change

By Danielle Nierenberg on August 13, 2011 in All Countries, Featured, Photos

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According to a recent New York Times article, an increase in temperature due to climate change will likely decrease yields of current crop varieties in the United States by 30 percent. The article also points...

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Secretary Hillary Clinton on Ending the Famine in the Horn of Africa

By Danielle Nierenberg on August 11, 2011 in Africa, Djibouti, East Africa, Ethiopia, Featured, Kenya, Photos, Somalia, West Africa, Western Sahara, Zambia

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Earlier today, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, D.C. to discuss the current food security issues in eastern Africa. “What is happening in the Horn of Africa is the...

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Artists in Netherlands Never Cease to Impress

By Carol Rolnick on August 11, 2011 in amsterdam, Europe, Featured, Netherlands, Photos

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(Van Gogh’s painting of an almond tree in bloom.) Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Escher.  All notable Dutch artists whose talent was recognized in their lifetime (to varying degrees) and whose influence and fame continue to this day. ...

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