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It's also a volume that some readers will have to approach with a mixture of patience and an open mind, because its set-up - author Ignacio Ramonet's context-setting introduction to the pages that follow - makes many valid, historical-political points but also has a strong aroma of unabashed hagiography. .
Best international cities to dine in now
Whether it's Belgrade or Buffalo, every resident thinks his or her city has great restaurants. Most cities have their strengths—the kebab shops on every street in Istanbul, the taquerias in Guadalajara, the dim sum parlors in Shanghai, the sushi bars in Kyoto. Of course. There's fabulous seafood in Venice, wondrous tapas in San Sebastián and scores of terrific steakhouses in Buenos Aires. But to be named a great restaurant city, there must be more than the usual levels of gastronomy; we expect the down-home and rustic as well as highfalutin' and haute cuisine. No longer can any six cities in France claim to lead the world—or even Europe—as citadels of great food; nor can a city like Las Vegas claim its slew of big-ticket restaurants compare with the breadth and depth of those culinary capitals that built their food culture over centuries.
Scouts pack for Cub-O-Ree
RAPID RIVER — The Cub Scouts and Webelos of the Redbuck District will hold their annual Cub-O-Ree Saturday at the Rapid River stockyards. The Rapid River stockyards are located just north of Rapid River, and the location entrance will be signed on US 2 & 41. The day will be full of outdoor winter fun activities. Each Redbuck pack attending will host an event, so there will be numerous fun activities. Event stations: Snowshoeing, Relay Race, Walk the Line, Tied in Knots, Ski Team, Maze, Peanut Walk, and Atomic Bomb. In addition events which are just for Webelos are the Catapult and Webelos Tracking. Each Pack in the Red Buck District helps out by running a station. The Boy Scouts in the area will also be helping out. The cost is $4 for each registered Cub Scout (the cost includes the award plaques and a portable restroom).
Drunk last night? Don't show your boss on Facebook
Don't be tempted to boast about it on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, or worse provide pictures of yourself behaving like a complete buffoon. For would-be employers could be digging for digital dirt. Readily available -- and possibly embarrassing -- information is just a mouse click away. "The best advice is -- don't put anything on your profile you wouldn't want you mother to see," said Andy Powell, director at the international recruitment agency Badenoch & Clark. He warned social networking devotees not to post pictures of debauched parties, to go easy on details of romantic trysts and never to complain about their current job or boss. "More and more recruiters are taking note of 'net reputations,'" Powell said.
WEATHER UPDATE: 9:45 a.m. - Moderate rip current risk on north and ...
9:45 a.m., Feb. 10 Moderate to strong trades will boost wind waves and swells along east facing exposures today, according to the National Weather Service. A combination of north swells and trade wind generated waves and swells in the next few days will maintain a moderate rip current risk on north and east facing exposures. That means wave conditions support stronger or more frequent rip currents. NWS advises the public to always have a flotation device when in the water. .
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