by Global Sherpa | Nov 30, 2010 | Cities & Countries, Foreign Policy, Globalization
In case you missed it or just fancy another look, here is a quick recap of the abundance of intriguing articles and compelling issues from Monday’s New York Times. Every now and then the Times outdoes even its high standard of reporting with an edition that is chock...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 16, 2010 | Aid & Development, Cities & Countries, Globalization
Around the world, most people are much better off today than they were just a few years ago according to the latest 2010 UNDP Human Development Report (HDR). From Italy to South Korea to China and India, large increases in Human Development Indexes (HDI) of 22 to 80...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 15, 2010 | Cities & Countries, Foreign Policy
The courageous pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace Laureate Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi should have been the one to guide Myanmar (formerly Burma) from the darkness of military rule to the light of democratic governance. Instead, she spent most of the last 20 years in...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 3, 2010 | Cities & Countries, India, Oddly True
India is taking no chances with President Obama’s upcoming visit. Even the coconuts have been identified as potential threats that warrant precautionary security measures. While in India, President Obama is scheduled to visit Mani Bhavan, which Mahatma Gandhi used as...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 2, 2010 | Brain Teasers, Cities & Countries, Countries, Norway, Quiz
In honor of Norway topping the 2010 Legatum Prosperity Index, have fun taking the Norway quiz. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers, and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 3] For more fun brain teasers, try Global Sherpa’s French...
by Global Sherpa | Nov 1, 2010 | Aid & Development, Cities & Countries, Norway
How many of you ever wanted to live in Norway? When it comes to the most desirable place to live, Norway probably isn’t the first country that comes to mind for many of us. One-third of the country lies above the Arctic Circle. Hammerfest, Norway claims the title...
