December 2008 Resources and Opportunities

“U.S. citizenship is a passport to relevance in world affairs.  It makes a feel for world affairs a requirement for American citizenship.”  - Harlan Cleveland, American diplomat and author 
CNN World Report
“Provides viewers around the world with the unique opportunity to see other countries as they see themselves. The program has brought together thousands of journalists [...]


The Top 10 Stories You Missed in 2008

If you are a global citizen, you will enjoy reading about “The Top 10 Stories You Missed in 2008.” The text below was taken from the Dec. 9 edition of Foreign Policy Magazine’s e-Alert (an electronic newsletter).
“As the world debated a new U.S. president’s foreign-policy vision, a key component of his platform was already being implemented. As [...]


Signs Seen Abroad; Global Quotes

We know that the majority of Americans are not proficient in languages other than English. We also know that, for our friends in other countries (or newly arrived here), English is a difficult second language to learn. A sense of humor probably helps, which is what these examples are meant to impart. Signs seen:

In a temple in [...]