My Man Hugo

Every day there seems to be a new story about
Hugo Chavez. I really wasn’t that interested in him at first. Even when the
U.S. attempted to depose him, I only paid him minimal attention. But lately I
find Chavez fascinating. Here is a man who controls the largest reserves of oil
outside of West [...]

The Importance of Foreign Press

In April I was sitting at dinner with a job
candidate. Usually discussions at these dinners revolve around the job or small
talk. In the middle of the discussion, the candidate began explaining how
important it is to read the paper. This was not too far out of the realm of
normal conversation, but then he [...]

Home and China

After nearly ten weeks in East Asia and 26 hours
in either airplanes or the artificial airport climate, I am back in New York.
I’m always excited to return home. I look forward to seeing my friends, eating
my favorite foods, sleeping in my bed, and just wandering around the city. It
is good to be home. In [...]

Amber Thunderstorms

Originally posted on 21 August 2005
Today is my last day in Hong Kong. I wish I was
out looking at buildings, but the rain has not let up. I’m trying to find the
positives in the rain, and I think I found one last night. In Kowloon, there
are lots of Indian men on the [...]

Along the Great Wall

Originally posted on 20 August 2005.
Here are a few photos from my trip long the Great
Wall. This was back in the beginning of
July.

Rainy Day in Hong Kong

Originally published on 20 August 2005
For the last three days it has rained constantly
in Hong Kong. This is not ordinary rain. This is fierce, pounding rain that
comes down in sheets. You only see this kind of rain in the tropics. I’ve been
trying not to let the rain prevent me from exploring [...]