by Global Sherpa | Jan 25, 2011 | China, Cities, Cities & Countries, Globalization
China President Hu Jintao made Chicago a focal point of his official state visit to the U.S. last week. Business ties and Chicago Mayor Daley’s long-term diplomatic engagement of China were key motivations behind the high profile visit. Why Chicago? At first glance,...
by Global Sherpa | Jan 21, 2011 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Globalization
The Global Cities Index ranks 65 of the world’s most influential urban centers on five dimensions of globalization. New York, London, Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai and others all vied for top honors in business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 9, 2010 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Environment
If you’ve ever been to Amsterdam, you know the Dutch love their bikes. They ride them everywhere – to work, to the store, to the pub, back to their beds after a good, long night full of tasty bitterballen and Heinekens. So just how did the land-loving bicycle take...
by Global Sherpa | Dec 9, 2010 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Quiz
Have fun taking the Global Sherpa quiz on interesting facts about Amsterdam and the Netherlands. The quiz has 10 multiple-choice questions. Your score, correct answers, and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 5] To learn more about Amsterdam and why...
by Global Sherpa | Sep 30, 2010 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Oddly True
Tribune article on perplexing bridge-crossing rules. “The minimum pedestrian pace on the Michigan Avenue Bridge is that of a person who is running 15 minutes late and wearing sturdy walking shoes. Those who can’t keep up must use Clark Street.”...
