brazil
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Dust to Dust
Several times a year, Portuguese weather specialists warn us about plumes of dust from the Sahara shrouding our shores. They issue health warnings to the population: close all windows; restrict outdoor activities, especially older people, children, those who have breathing difficulties, and those who suffer from asthma. What a silly thing, I thought at first. Dust … Continue reading
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Table Manners Beyond Borders: To Splutter or to Splatter?
Oooh, that’s Stanley Tucci. Of The Devil Wears Prada’s fame. Of several cookery books sprinkled with aromatic reflections. And there he is, hobnobbing with his fellow ambassadors for The Prince’s Trust at Buckingham Palace. Another day and he’s modelling an elegant top hat and morning coat when he attends Royal Ascot as a guest of His Majesty the King;… Continue reading
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The Fate of Piggy!man
“Piggy!” he called an accredited White House journalist. He meant it as an insult, but calling someone “Piggy!” is proof of envy. From time immemorial, Piggy! has meant abundance, fertility, and prosperity. Piggy! also implies knowledge, intelligence, dedication. Piggy!man represents none of that. Piggy! deserves our kindness. Piggy!man doesn’t. It’s understandable for the media to… Continue reading
