A Visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels
Plenty of writers like to call the Cu Chi Tunnels an underground city. But that’s just a facile throwaway phrase that trivializes nearly every aspect … Read the rest
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Thoughts on the North-South Divide in Vietnam
Ask people in Ho Chi Minh City, and they’ll sing you the same song about Hanoi in a multitude of keys and time signatures.
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British Airways Adds Extra Flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor
British Airways will increase the number of flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to London Heathrow Airport from six a week to daily.
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Why Phoenix Can’t Be More Like Chicago
In July, I dropped into Chicago for a four-day visit. Overall, I was underwhelmed. Some cool architecture, yes. But the city marinates in self-importance over
Phoenix Councilman Supplies Info About Residents to Special-Interest Group
Sal DiCiccio, a member of the Phoenix city council, has convinced me of something – that he’s funnelling information about residents to an outside organization … Read the rest