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Colombia`s Magic: Explore 10 Captivating Destinations That Will Enchant You

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The country that I’ve decided to choose is Colombia. All of South America has always been extremely fascinating and beautiful to me. I have been dying to go to so many different countries in South America but for some reason, Colombia has always been at the top of my list. One of my good friends is actually from Colombia and has said nothing but amazing things about the beautiful country. Besides everything that I have heard from her, my knowledge is somewhat limited to the country so I am excited to look into the culture, land, tourism efforts, and everything in between in order to get a taste of what Colombia would be like to visit. 

Colombia was home to many indigenous people dating back to 12,000 BCE. Like many other countries, the Spanish arrived around 1499 and then colonized most of the country. By 1819, Colombia had been able to achieve independence from Spain. During all of this time, Panama was actually connected to Colombia before 1903 when they separated and became their own recognized country. Colombia overall had such a brutal history following this. There were civil wars over separate leaders where hundreds of thousands died, vast inequalities for the citizens, and the entrance of FARC. FARC is a political group that started as a fight against the government standing up for the poor people of Colombia but then turned into a terrorist-type organization participating in kidnappings and killings. This group mixed with the entrance of Pablo Escobar and the cartels made it for more tragedy for the country. In 2016, there came a peace treaty that brought progress and hope to the people of Colombia (Moto Dreamer). 

Moving past the brief history of the country, Colombia has much rich culture that has been curated through the years. Starting with the basic facts, it has a population of 53,172, 365 (Worldo Meters). The capital is Bogota with some other popular destinations including Cartagena and Cali (No Madic Matt). The official language is Spanish and the most widely followed religion is Roman Catholicism (followed by 73% of the population) (Religion in Colombia). With many different cultures being in the country the cuisine of Colombia is a mixture of indigenous and European with a strong Afro-Caribbean influence. The cuisine consists of a lot of potatoes, rice, plantains, and poultry. Some popular dishes include arepas, tostones, and bandeja paisa (Colombian Cuisine). A couple of unique traditions in the country include wearing yellow underwear on New Year's Eve, Carnival, and although it is traditionally Mexican, Quinceañeras are celebrated as well. One fun fact that I found interesting is that it is required for every radio station to play the national anthem at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. every day (Unique Traditions in Colombia). 

The tourism industry within Colombia has really blossomed in the past couple of decades. In 2007, there were only .6 million foreign tourists and in recent years it has risen to 4.5 million (Tourism in Colombia). With these efforts to increase tourism within the country, a major need was to make sure that the tourism coming in was sustainable and responsible. With the second greatest bio-diversities in the world, Colombia has a lot to protect in terms of opening up its country to tourists. Colombia is actually partnered with the Future of Tourism Coalition in order to preserve this initiative of sustainable tourism while simultaneously sharing it with the rest of the world in hopes that they adapt these ideals as well (CN Traveler). 

For tourists coming to visit Colombia, there is so much to see all across the country. Some of the popular attractions to visit include San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina, Bogota, and all of the coffee-making region (Touropia).  Some more specific attractions include Museo Botero in Bogota, Hacienda Venecia in Zona Cafetería, and Parque Arqueológico in San Agustin (Colombia Travel - Lonely Planet). The main origin countries for tourists coming to visit Colombia are mostly from The United States, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

The rich culture of Colombia shines through in much of its tourism efforts. Having such a unique history and culture, it would be a travesty to not have this offered for foreign tourists to experience when visiting. As I mentioned above, a huge destination for tourists when visiting the country is the coffee region. Coffee is a huge part of Colombian culture as well as a great resource for the country (Colombia’s Unique Coffee Culture). Colombia not only has amazing coffee due to the climate that allows for a unique, strong taste of the bean but they also have a great culture surrounding the drink. It is much more than a drink for the people of Colombia. Although it is the first thing drank in the morning for all, it also brings an opportunity for friends and family to come together to enjoy. Beyond this, coffee is a huge contributor to the rural and national economy of Colombia which is an added plus (Colombia’s Unique Coffee Culture).  I think that it’s great that such a large and authentic part of the culture of Colombia is able to be shared with tourists. 

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Have you been to San Andreas? If not, then your time is now to plan and experience the best things there. San Andres, Colombia's largest island in the Caribbean, is a great option for all types of travellers looking for sun, sea, and great beaches.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Virginia woman does 53 acts of kindness for 53rd birthday (AP) The pandemic didn’t allow Debra Ferrell to gather with her whole family for her birthday. So instead, she celebrated the day by giving back—with 53 gifts from her heart. Ferrell went on social media and asked people for suggestions on acts of kindness that she could perform for others during her birth month, one for every year that she’s been alive. “It’s one of the hardest times in my history, so I figured why not make other people smile,” said Ferrell. The requests for her Oct. 4 birthday arrived from across the U.S.: Parents who hoped for words of encouragement for their kids on their first year of virtual school. A woman who wished for a gift basket for her fiancé, a doctor at a hospital’s COVID-19 unit. A friend of a family in Minnesota that lost their 4-year-old to cancer, who wanted them to feel that they were not alone. “I know that might sound cheesy, but it’s just one of my favorite things to do,” said Ferrell, who works as a resident service coordinator at a retirement community. “I just feel that if we live our life trying to make other people smile, I’m the one who gets the most out of it.”

Some people actually had a pretty good year (NYT) Though a wide array of businesses are suffering this year, many that cater to professionals and the elite are doing better than ever. It’s now well-documented that the coronavirus pandemic has both exposed and exacerbated American inequality. While the wealthy and the highly educated haven’t entirely escaped the soul-crushing effects of the virus—quarantine-induced cabin fever, sharing at-home work spaces with Zoom schoolrooms and a number of other shared losses and stresses—they have also been, on the whole, getting richer. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City found that jobs that can be performed remotely made up a relatively small share of pandemic-related job losses, and according to The Wall Street Journal “workers with bachelor’s degrees or higher had nearly fully recovered jobs lost in early spring” by September. Meanwhile, the vast majority of workers are without college degrees. And many of those who have been unable to work from home have been struggling in shocking numbers. Women and especially mothers employed in the service sector were more likely to experience pandemic-related job loss. Black and Latino adults, who, because of health inequities, are more likely to contract and die from Covid-19 than their white counterparts, have also faced disproportionate financial struggles during this recession. A small but substantial sliver of America, however, is doing better than ever, or at least just fine: enjoying the freedoms that remote work paired with disposable income can bring, using this pause in the typical 24/7 busyness of professional-class social life to take a breath and to reassess and rejigger their lives.

Barr flies (Foreign Policy) U.S. Attorney General William Barr is out of the job, following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday evening. Trump tweeted a letter written by Barr outlining his respect for the president, ending with the confirmation that he would resign on Dec. 23. Barr had reportedly fallen out with Trump over the attorney general’s statement that no significant voter fraud could be found in the Nov. 3 presidential election. Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen will now take on Barr’s former post in an acting capacity.

Unwelcome in other countries, Americans are fleeing lockdowns and flocking to Mexico (Los Angeles Times) The pandemic was raging, but on the beaches of Cabo San Lucas it felt like spring break. Tipsy young Americans in bikinis and swim trunks vied for buckets of beer in a push-up competition at a crowded bar. Vendors in wide-brimmed hats plodded through the sand, offering rugs, massages and—under their breath—cocaine. Down near the water, 24-year-old Kierston Jackson sat entwined with her boyfriend, their matching blue surgical masks a concession to the coronavirus. “It’s a good change of pace,” said Jackson, a Houston resident, as she gazed at the gently lapping waves. “I’d definitely prefer to be here with a mask on than in my home without one.” Unwelcome in many countries as the virus surges worldwide, U.S. tourists are fleeing lockdowns at home and flocking to Mexico. Nearly half a million Americans flew to Mexico in October—the most recent month for which data is available—mainly to beaches on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. The influx of Americans is a ray of hope for the country’s battered tourism sector, which has hemorrhaged more than $11 billion this year.

Natural disasters cost insurance industry $76 billion in 2020—Swiss Re (Reuters) Natural disasters like wildfires which devastated parts of the United States and a record number of hurricanes in the Atlantic caused $76 billion in insured losses during 2020, Swiss Re said on Tuesday. The 40% increase from $54 billion in 2019 dwarfed the $7 billion in man-made losses during 2020, the reinsurance company said in its sigma estimate for the year. The total insurance industry losses of $83 billion made 2020 the fifth costliest year since 1970, the company said. “Losses were driven by a record number of severe convective storms—thunderstorms with tornadoes, floods and hail—and wildfires in the U.S.,” Swiss Re said.

ICC prosecutor sees ‘reasonable basis’ to believe Venezuela committed crimes against humanity (Reuters) The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor believes there is “reasonable basis” to believe Venezuela has committed crimes against humanity, according to a report published by the prosecutor’s office on Monday. United Nations investigators in September determined that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government has committed systematic human rights violations, including killings and torture, amounting to crimes against humanity. The Hague-based tribunal has been examining Venezuela’s case since 2018 and expects to determine in 2021 whether to open a full investigation. Though Maduro’s adversaries have celebrated the ICC’s probe of Venezuela, few believe the process is likely to lead to a short-term change in the struggling nation. ICC criminal proceedings stretch for years, and it has in the past struggled to carry out arrest warrants when it obtains them.

Netherlands to go into tough, five-week lockdown over Christmas (Reuters) The Netherlands will go into a tough second lockdown, with the closure of all schools and shops for at least five weeks, in a government-led push to fight the coronavirus, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Monday. “The Netherlands is closing down,” he said to the sound of protesters banging pots and pans outside his office in The Hague. “We realise the gravity of our decisions, right before Christmas.” The measures, detailed in a rare live television address, include limiting gatherings to no more than two people, also at home. An exception will be made for three days around Christmas, when three adult visitors will be permitted, he said. People were further advised to stay at home, not to travel to work and to avoid contact with other people as much as possible. From Tuesday, all public places—including daycare centres, gyms, museums, zoos, cinemas, hairdressers and beauty salons—will close until Jan. 19. Schools will close until Jan. 18. Supermarkets, banks and pharmacies will be allowed to stay open.

Chernobyl tourism (Foreign Policy) In a year has shown that what you do after disaster has struck is often more important than the disaster itself, it’s perhaps fitting that Chernobyl—the site of the world’s worst nuclear incident—is in a push to be recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. The Ukrainian government is pursuing an initiative to have the site added to the heritage list in a bid to boost tourism to the area, 20 years after the power plant finally ceased operating, and four years since a protective dome over the doomed fourth reactor was completed. 124,000 tourists—a record number—visited Chernobyl in 2019 amid renewed interest following a popular television drama of the same name. Ukrainian Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko now hopes to boost annual tourist numbers to one million.

Russia’s Putin recognizes Biden’s win (Washington Post) More than a month later than most world leaders, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday congratulated President-elect Joe Biden for his victory in the election, a delayed recognition that could set the tone for icy relations. “In his message Vladimir Putin wished the president-elect every success and expressed confidence that Russia and the United States, which bear special responsibility for global security and stability, can, despite their differences, effectively contribute to solving many problems and meeting challenges that the world is facing today,” the Kremlin said in a statement. Putin was one of the last heads of state to acknowledge Biden’s win; Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro and North Korea’s Kim Jung Un are other holdouts. The congratulations come after Biden’s victory became more formal on Monday, when 306 electors officially voted for him.

Silent nights (Worldcrunch) Catholic church officials in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, have announced Christmas carol activities will be banned, The Philippine News Agency reports. Churches were asked not to organize carolings in order to “protect the public and the choir members” as according to experts, the virus could easily spread through singing, officials say. Christmas carols are an important part of the holiday traditions in the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic country that celebrates the world’s longest Christmas season, from Sept. 1 to New Year’s Eve.

Package-tour diplomacy: Thousands of Israeli tourists flock to Dubai after peace deal (Washington Post) Ashish Negi prides himself on spotting the nationality of tourists as soon as they walk into his jewelry store—so he can be jokey with Americans, chatty with Brits and ready to bargain with Russians—but he was baffled by the man in the tall black hat and the curly sideburns who came in last week. “This was something I had not seen in Dubai,” Negi said of the first ultra-Orthodox Jewish visitor to reach his corner of the city’s traditional gold market, part of a wave of Israeli tourists who have descended on the United Arab Emirates in recent days. In the two weeks since commercial flights began between Tel Aviv and the Emirati cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Israelis have caused a remarkable tourism boomlet in the Gulf nation. Suddenly, Hebrew can be heard throughout the markets, malls and beaches of a destination that was strictly off-limits until the two countries achieved a diplomatic breakthrough in August and established normal relations. More than 50,000 Israelis have brushed aside covid-19 concerns, a terrorism warning and decades of tension to make the three-hour flight across the Arab Peninsula. Israeli tourism officials expect more than 70,000 to arrive during the eight days of Hanukkah, which began last week, in an unprecedented exchange between the Jewish state and one of its historically standoffish Muslim neighbors.

Ten years on, anger grows in Tunisian town where ‘Arab Spring’ began (Reuters) Ten years ago, a fruit seller set himself ablaze in the central Tunisian town of Sidi Bouzid after an altercation with a policewoman about where he had put his cart. Word of Mohammed Bouazizi’s fatal act of defiance quickly spread, sparking nationwide protests that eventually toppled Tunisia’s long-serving leader and helped inspire similar uprisings across the region—the so-called “Arab Spring”. Huge demonstrations broke out in Egypt and Bahrain, governments fell and civil war engulfed Libya, Syria and Yemen. Tunisians are now free to choose their leaders and can publicly criticise the state. Yet for all the chaos they have been through, many people look back on the events of 2010 and regret that their dreams remain unfulfilled. “Something went wrong in the revolution,” said Attia Athmouni, a retired philosophy teacher who helped lead the uprising after Bouazizi’s death by standing on the fruit seller’s abandoned cart to address the crowd the night he died. Protests have flared again in recent weeks across Tunisia’s poorer southern towns against joblessness, poor state services, inequality and shortages.

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13 Coolest International Destinations You Can Visit Without a Passport

YOU DON'T NEED A STAMP TO EXPLORE THESE SURPRISING GETAWAYS.

When it involves traveling overseas, there's one essential thing you usually got to bring: a passport. But did you recognize that you simply can attend areas outside of the mainland us without a blue book? (And we're not talking Hawaii or Alaska!) From a tropical paradise in Central America to family-friendly islands across the Caribbean, there are a couple of secret places you'll visit without a passport—and we're here to inform you exactly the way to get there. So, read on, and determine where you'll skip the stamp on your next international vacation.

1 Montego Bay, Jamaica

Montego Bay is possibly the foremost popular tourist destination in Jamaica and a serious cruise liner port. Hit the "Hip Strip," formally referred to as Gloucester Avenue, for shops, art galleries, and colorful cafés. But, of course, you're in Jamaica, so do not forget the beach! Doctor's Cave Beach is that the hottest choice because of its turquoise water perfect for snorkeling. and every one these wonderful Jamaican attractions are often visited without a passport if you're traveling by water. If you're on a cruise that begins and ends within the states, all you would like maybe an occident Travel Initiative-approved document, sort of a certificate and government-issued ID, or an enhanced driver's license.

2 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cabo San Lucas is found below the state of California, down on the southern tip of the Lower California peninsula in Mexico. This beautiful beach resort destination is understood as a favorite amongst the celebs for its proximity to Hollywood. you'll go there year-round and possibly see celebrities like George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, or maybe Justin Bieber himself. Hit The Spa at Las Ventanas if you would like to urge a Jennifer Lopez-approved glow, and eat fresh at Flora Farms like Adam Levine. and fortunately, consistent with the Los Cabos Airport Immigration regulations, Americans don't need a passport to go to this beautiful destination. Instead, you'll use a certificate, voter registration card, citizenship card, or certificate of naturalization alongside a legitimate photo ID.

3 Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

You may think there is no way you're stepping into Costa Rica without a passport, seeing as it is a country in Central America—but re-evaluate. Many Miami- or San Diego-based cruises sail bent Puerto Limon, one among the most important cities on the coast of Costa Rica. Here, you'll explore the city's untouched nature by taking an open-air tram ride through the Veragua Rainforest or taking a pontoon boat through the Tortuguero Canal. And as a crop-heavy area, don't leave on faith out an area Costa Rican plantation, where you'll see how items like bananas, chocolates, or cacao beans are selected, harvested, and packed for export.

4 Belize City, Belize

You better believe you'll love Belize, even without a passport. This city in Belize (just like its Costa Rican cousin Puerto Limon) is accessible through cruises out of the states, from cities like New Orleans and Miami. And while Belize isn't known for its beaches, per se, here you'll explore the Belize coral reef, which hosts diverse, exotic marine life. But what you absolutely cannot afford to miss in Belize is that the Mayan ruins. the foremost popular is Altun Ha, located just 3o miles northwest of Belize City. For thousands of years, the Mayans occupied this space, and core structures were restored so that today, tours could take visitors to the present historic landmark.

5 Roatán, Honduras

Located off the coast of Honduras, Roatán is an island called in the Caribbean. But unlike other Caribbean destinations, this one offers paradise without the high tag. Around 30 miles long, this small island may be a popular retirement destination thanks to its exotic, yet laid-back tropical nature. And its best secret? it is a hot spot for skin diving. The island is surrounded by the Mesoamerican Reef, a subculture of coral reefs, mangroves, and magnificently unique marine life. While you will need a passport to urge there by plane, countries like Honduras are "waiving the need for cruise passengers unless those passengers start or end their voyage there." So as long as you're on a closed-loop cruise that starts and ends within the states, you're liberal to explore paradise sans passport.

6 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

The Northern Mariana Islands have the simplest of both worlds: Scenic oceans and mountainous landscapes. As a commonwealth of the U.S., the 14 islands that structure the Northern Mariana Islands are located within the northwestern Pacific on the brink of Guam, another unincorporated territory. Most of the population lives on Saipan, the most important island. you'll either visit one among its breathtaking beaches like Micro Beach or experience an off-road adventure to the rocky Forbidden Island. But the pièce de résistance is that the Banzai Cliff, a historic war II area on the northern tip of the island. As an area for both reflection and paying respects, the scenery off this cliff is breathtakingly beautiful. And a bit like Guam, per the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Carrier Information Guide, U.S. citizens who travel directly between the states and one among the territories "without touching a far off port or place," aren't required to present a passport.

7 Hamilton, Bermuda

Nestled within the middle of Bermuda is Hamilton, the island's capital. the town is understood for its pastel-colored buildings that line the harbor and house beach-chic boutiques and native restaurants. Visit the town Hall and humanities Centre for a few fascinating 17th- and 18th-century European paintings or the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute if you are looking for marine exhibits and ocean artifacts. But if you would like to travel to the simplest a part of Bermuda, you will have to travel across the town to Horseshoe Bay Beach—one of the world's most Instagrammable beaches, with blush pink sand and crystalline water. to urge here without a passport, take a closed-loop Royal Caribbean cruise from Cape Liberty, New Jersey.

8 Tumon, Guam

As an unincorporated U.S. territory, Guam is probably the furthest American-based place you'll visit, nestled within the Philippine Sea near Australia and South Asia. Tumon is found on the northwest coast of the territory, referred to as the middle of Guam tourism. There you'll visit UnderWater World, one among the most important tunnel aquariums within the world. or maybe take a visit to Punta Dos Amantes, a clifftop destination with scenic ocean views. And while having a passport is suggested for anyone traveling to Guam, there are some loopholes for U.S. citizens where they'll be ready to get out of it. Videos say Americans can visit the world passport-free if traveling directly from the mainland, Alaska, or Hawaii, and that they have any proof of citizenship sort of a certificate or certificate of naturalization.

9St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Located within the Caribbean, St. John is that the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, but it is the perfect destination for anyone who loves natural beauty. Nearly two-thirds of the island is haunted by Mary Islands park, which shelters forests filled with many colorful birds from cuckoos to warblers and hummingbirds. But when you are not getting your forest fill, visit the gorgeous Trunk Bay beach, which has sugar soft sand and a treasured underwater snorkeling trail. Like most U.S. territories, you do not need a passport to travel here, but the U.S. Virgin Islands tourist center recommends carrying a raised-seal certificate or government-issued photo ID as you would possibly get to "show evidence of citizenship."

10 Montreal, Canada

Contrary to popular belief, as long as you're traveling by land or sea—so as an example, in your car—you aren't required to point out a U.S. passport thanks to the occident Travel Initiative. Instead, you ought to carry along proof of your citizenship and a legitimate photo ID. But if that creates you nervous, there are closed-loop cruises that begin from various New England cities and sail to Montreal. This French-speaking Canadian city is as close as you'll get to Europe without a passport. Here, you'll enjoy French pastries like macarons or visit historic landmarks that rival those in Paris, just like the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal.

11 Nassau, Bahamas

The Bahamas is one of the foremost popular cruise destinations from the states, and like many who've gone known, you do not need a passport. because the capital of the Bahamas, Nassau is found off the shore of the mainland on its island. One feature that draws tourists is the pastel-colored Colonial buildings, just like the Government House which may be a bright shade of pink. But Nassau, of course, is not just about the buildings—it's about the beach retreats. Within the past few years, a mega-resorts opened in Nassau called Baha Mar. The 1,000-acre, $4.2 billion property is comprised of three hotels: the Grand Hyatt, SLS Baha Mar, and Rosewood Baha Mar. And when hunger strikes, breeze by The Cove at Atlantis for fresh seafood at Fish by chef José Andrés.

12 Vieques, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is perhaps the foremost well-known U.S. territory, so there is no got to stress over getting a passport before visiting. As long as you're directly traveling from the states or another territory, it isn't necessary. So while you're there, you ought to visit Vieques, a little Caribbean Island off the territory's eastern coast. This area offers secluded beaches, beautiful blue-green waters, and therefore the best part? Wild horses that just roam the countryside. But if that does not roll in the hay for you, visit Mosquito Bay, a bioluminescent bay that gives other-worldly views that can't be missed.

13 San Juan, Puerto Rico

Don't recoil from the mainland of Puerto Rico, however. San Juan, the capital and largest city, sits beautifully on its northern coast. If you are looking for a wild tropical trip, visit the Isla Verde resort strip, filled with buzzing bars, nightclubs, and casinos. need a more calm, historic vacation? Take a visit to Old San Juan, the center of colorful Spanish colonial buildings and historic landmarks like La Fortaleza, where the governor resides, or El Morro, a Spanish fort that dates back to the 1500s.

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Et si tout n’était pas perdu ?

  Le temps, depuis peu, semble s'accélérer, mais aussi “s'emmêler les pinceaux''. L'imprévisible est ce qui est le plus probable. Rien ou presque ne marche “comme il faut” et le trop vanté “modèle français” prend l'eau de toute part : société grippée, ascenseur social bloqué, le ’‘politique” tourne en rond, sans solutions, les forces de l'ordre n'en peuvent plus et la violence est partout. Police et pompiers face à face, hôpitaux, justice, école, université, transports, tourisme, impôts, étoiles du “Michelin”… tout se bloque, peu à peu, et plus personne n'envie ce “modèle” qui n'en est plus un… Seules quelques petites mesures dérogatoires à la gloutonnerie pathologique du fisc arrivent encore à attirer des investissements étrangers

  Le manque de jugeote incroyable des électeurs français aux dernières élections présidentielles et législatives (personne n'a oublié la boutade terrible : “Si une chèvre avait été investie par En marche, elle aurait été élue”) a donné une majorité confortable (et totalement imméritée) au gouvernement qui fait ainsi voter par des amateurs incapables des lois qui ne reflètent que très rarement la volonté publique : les idées les plus folles (pourvu qu'elles penchent à gauche et soient “sociétales”, donc mortifères) sont votées sans problème, et la France ploie sous des contraintes ni utiles, ni souhaitables, ni nécessaires, mais faussement dites à voter d'urgence. 

  Cette espèce de “Loi de la jungle”, qui est légale à défaut d'être légitime, fait que le pouvoir peut imposer sa volonté à qui n'appartient pas aux “espèces protégées” (écologistes, “migrants”,  immigrés, musulmans en général, rappeurs issus de zones perdues, adeptes de tous les délires dits ‘’sociétaux’’ envisageables, etc...). Le très mitterrandien André Laignel (dit “le petit satan socialiste”) avait d'ailleurs éructé cette célèbre énormité : “Vous avez juridiquement tort puisque vous êtes politiquement minoritaires’’.  C'est ce jour-là que la France est sortie d'un régime démocratique vrai, n'en déplaise à notre Président qui ne s'en est pas encore rendu compte, prétend que ce n’est pas vrai, et se met en colère si on le constate !

  Au nom d'une égalité mensongère, la France a construit un système inégalitaire dans lequel ceux qui ne sont ni “progressistes” ni “politiquement corrects” sont au mieux ignorés et au pire, taxés à mort : catholiques méprisés, retraités volés sans vergogne, “hauts revenus” ponctionnés, conservateurs ridiculisés, paysans affamés, opposants à tous les bricolages familiaux, génétiques et obstétriques (dont Hollande et Taubira avaient lancé la mode mortelle) honteusement brutalisés, pieds-noirs odieusement insultés par Macron (une fois par an en moyenne), familles normales à l'ancienne conspuées et caisses de retraite bien gérées, pillées

  On connaît le traitement révoltant qui est réservé, sur les chaînes lévogyres du service public et sur les radios gauchies à la mode ’‘Ernotte”, à toute personne qui n'est pas favorable à tous les nouveaux “droits” (?) inventés et bricolés, qui sont des “droits contre’' : contre l'embryon, contre la famille, contre l'enfant-à-naître, contre la filiation ou contre l'intelligence… Démontrés scientifiquement faux, ils sont largement distribués tout de même, contre toute prudence et toute sagesse : seule compte, ces temps-ci, la satisfaction des envies de ceux qui évoluent dans la mouvance ’'progressiste’' : ’'après eux, le déluge’’, et tant pis pour les enfants qui seront lancés dans la vie avec de tels handicaps ! Les ’'maîtres à penser de traviole” ne permettront d’évoquer que les quelques cas pour lesquels ce voyage en terre hostile se sera passé un peu moins mal que pour tous les autres, c’est-à-dire pour ceux qui ont été broyés par les conséquences de notre inconséquence !

  Mais ces inquiétudes concernent aussi d'autres domaines, et c’est ‘’aussi pire’’ dans le domaine économique, par exemple : nos dirigeants, qui se piquent (sans aucune raison) d'un savoir livresque qu'ils ne possèdent même pas, mélangent “politique” et “économie”. Confondant le simplisme d'une inexistante “macron-économie”, avec les complexités de la macro-économie, nos Lumières éteintes croient qu'il ne coûte rien d'emprunter à tour de bras quand les taux sont bas… sauf que c’est pour payer leurs dépenses inconsidérées et pas pour investir. Tout faux ! 

  La tentation du “taux zéro’‘, ce leurre qui permet à la France d'emprunter à 0 % sur 10 ans et à 0,5% sur 15 ans, a tourné à l'addiction : nous sommes dirigés par des drogués qui, shootés “ à la dépense inconsidérée, à la fiscalité confiscatoire et aux réformes qui n'en sont pas, se servent de ces taux anormalement bas pour afficher des résultats facialement ’'moins pires” qu'ils ne le sont en réalité.

  Dans la vraie vie, on sait que quelqu'un, un jour, finit toujours par présenter l'addition. Nos cuistres inconséquents ne devraient pas oublier que les vraies raisons d'être de la révolution de 1789 étaient, bien plus que les raisons sociologiques généralement invoquées, la sécheresse et… “la dette” : l'Etat ne pouvait plus payer, et le peuple ne l'a pas supporté, c'est aussi simple que ça ! Craignez, ô Ministres intégristes, que mutatis mutandis, des causes similaires n'entraînent de mêmes effets… Depuis que ses dirigeants affichent un militantisme anti-chrétien ’'limite pathologique”, la France n'est plus une terre de miracles, et il n'y a donc aucune raison de croire que nous sommes exonérés des règles de bonne gestion dites “de père de famille” (à rebaptiser d'urgence “de parent 1 ou 2” : rien ne doit arrêter l’idiotie de nos législateurs En Marche !). Et pourtant… 

  Une chose semble ne plus faire de doute : plus on se penche sur tous les problèmes artificiellement fabriqués par tous les idéologues pervers qui détruisent notre pays, et plus on se dit que seule, désormais, une bonne intercession divine pourrait nous sauver… Ayant la chance d'avoir “la foi du charbonnier”, je garde donc bon espoir, envers et contre toutes les apparences, toutes les modes, et contre toutes les inepties qui tombent “de tout en haut’' !

H-Cl.

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« Si tant est qu’il soit possible d’épuiser les richesses d’un pays tel que la Grèce par le simple voyage géographique, je ne crois pas pour autant qu’on en aurait achevé l’exploration avant d’avoir lu le tableau qui en est fait par Henry Miller dans Le colosse de Maroussi. Je ne sais pas si le monde radieux qui a tant impressionné l’écrivain américain lors de son périple de 1939 était le même que celui que l’on peut découvrir au vingt-et-unième siècle. A vrai dire, il y a des raisons d’en douter, même si le noyau en reste sûrement inchangé. C’est peut-être de ce noyau, de cette essence, dont Miller parle lorsqu’il déclare, sûr de son fait, que « la Grèce est éternelle ». Mais je me méfie des sombres métamorphoses du monde moderne, de son tourisme de masse, de sa marchandisation perpétuelle de tout par tous et de son inclinaison fatale pour la laideur qui, tous ensemble, forment une force suffisamment corrosive pour que les beautés qu’on s’imagine immortelles soient en péril. C’est la marque de notre ère; l’éternité elle-même y est en danger.

Il n’en reste pas moins que quiconque voudrait entrevoir cette Grèce éternelle, parfaire sa connaissance du pays ou encore enrichir son voyage des visions d’un poète pourrait plonger dans ce livre les yeux fermés. Je dis les yeux fermés car, comme dans tout grand livre, c’est l’âme qui s’ouvre dès la première page. Que le lecteur y plonge usé, il en ressortira régénéré; qu’il y plonge joyeux, il en ressortira sublime. On serait même tenté de dire: étranger, il en ressortirait grec.

Nous sommes en 1939 donc, lorsque les yeux de l’écrivain absorbent la lumière grecque pour la toute première fois. Tout autour, l’ombre se répand sur les nations; la guerre éclate. Le cœur de Miller aussi, mais pour d’autres raisons. La Grèce l’euphorise. Il décide alors de nous communiquer son enthousiasme et son émerveillement dans une langue extasiée où les images splendides s’enchaînent et s’amoncèlent sous nos pieds pour nous soulever sans efforts jusqu’à la table des dieux éternels de l’Olympe. En ressort une superbe méditation poétique, un hymne limpide à la vie simple et dense, solitaire mais chaleureuse, que peu de natures peuvent encore se permettre.

Comme Walt Whitman avant lui, Miller chante le corps électrique, et, toujours parmi les dieux, nous invite au festin païen où le corps et l’esprit se rassasient des nourritures terrestres chères à André Gide, qui connût lui aussi la joie solaire et la grande ivresse sensuelle sur les bords de la Méditerranée. Miller est généreux. Il donne tout ce qu’il a reçu du pays qui le ravit.

Sa profondeur se mêle ici à celle de la mer pour donner naissance à quelques unes des plus belles pages de la littérature, un livre anadyomène dirais-je, qui reste comme un des plus beaux hommage qu’on ait jamais rendu à ce bloc de lumière baigné d’azur qu’est la Grèce. »

Ariya S.

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Nouvelle étape sur le chemin de la libération de mon angoisse de ne plus prendre l'avion :

cette citation de l'article en lien ci-dessus.

Mais il existe des besoins essentiels qui ne sont pas pour autant vitaux. André Gorz les appelle «besoins qualitatifs», Agnès Heller «besoins radicaux». Ils sont définis historiquement.

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Quelqu’un qui n’aurait jamais voyagé à notre époque serait privé d’une dimension essentielle de la vie moderne. Ce n’était pas le cas dans les sociétés passées.

Voyager est un besoin culturellement construit, mais qui est devenu essentiel avec le temps. Le problème est que certains de ces besoins «qualitatifs» ont des conséquences environnementales désastreuses. Les avions low-cost favorisent la démocratisation du voyage, mais accroissent considérablement les émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Ils contribuent aussi à la standardisation du tourisme, forme d’aliénation s’il en est. Ce qui compte comme un besoin légitime est l’enjeu de débats. 

Voir reconnaître mon besoin de voyage comme un besoin légitime m'a fait beaucoup de bien.

Et pendant que je lisais cet article à mon conjoint, un truc s'est déplacé dans mon cerveau. Soudain mon cerveau a compris qu'on pouvait voyager sans avion et que l'homme l'a toujours fait en fait.

Des milliers d'idées ont commencé à bouilloner dans ma tête.

Aller à la maison de la mer à pied.

Aller faire de la luge en hiver à pied.

Aller au Mexique dans un vieux voilier genre ce bateau avec des enfants qu'on voyait en reportage à la télé quand j'étais enfant.

Aller aux Antilles en catamaran.

Parcourir toute l'Italie à pied.

Partir de la maison à pied dans une direction différente à chaque vacances.

Bien sûr le budget et la durée de ces voyages vont être différents. Mais ça s'organise et c'est encore ce que je sais faire de mieux !

Du coup après quelques jours de réflexion on a décidé qu'après l'Australie, on ne prendra plus d'avion pendant 5 ans. Et qu'on allait essayer de réduire au maximum notre empreinte carbone pendant ces 5 ans, dans la joie et la bonne humeur... tout en continuant à voyager.

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TURKEY Official Turkey ETA Visa Online

Solicitud oficial de visa de Turquía en línea Centro de inmigración del gobierno de Turquía

Address : Av. Andrés Bello 2800, 7550659 Las Condes, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Phone : +56 2 2330 3000

Email : contactus@turkeyvisa-online.org

Website : https://www.visa-turkey.org/es/visa/

Business Hours : 24/7/365

Owner / Official Contact Name :James Charleton  Bolton

Description :Cualquier persona que desee visitar Turquía por turismo o negocios debe cumplir con los requisitos previos de la visa, que requieren tener una visa legítima para Turquía de este sitio web. Los visitantes calificados ahora pueden solicitar fácilmente una visa electrónica, que es la forma más sencilla de ingresar a Turquía. Olvídate de las largas colas en la Embajada. El marco eVisa del Gobierno en línea de Turquía es 100 por ciento en la web desde una computadora portátil o un teléfono móvil. Los viajeros completan un formulario de solicitud electrónico y obtienen la visa aprobada por correo electrónico en aproximadamente 24 horas, a veces incluso en menos de 4 horas. Se puede acceder a visas de visita única y múltiple para Turquía después de completar un formulario en línea en este sitio web durante dos minutos y proporcionar detalles personales y de pasaporte. Entonces, ¿qué es exactamente la eVisa para Turquía? La visa electrónica para Turquía (eVisa) es una autoridad para ingresar o permitir visitar la República de Turquía. Los residentes de muchos países pueden obtener su eVisa turca a través de una estructura de solicitud en línea fácil de utilizar. La eVisa reemplaza la etiqueta del pasaporte y el sello del pasaporte que se otorgaban anteriormente en la Embajada de Turquía. Gracias a la eVisa para Turquía, solo necesita acceso a la web desde su teléfono o computadora portátil para completar su solicitud. La solicitud de visa para Turquía basada en Internet solo requiere 24 horas para procesarse. Cuando se aprueba, la eVisa se le envía directamente por correo electrónico. Los funcionarios de control de inmigración en aeropuertos o puertos marítimos confirman la legitimidad de la eVisa turca en su política migratoria. Lleve la eVisa que le enviaron por correo electrónico o, mejor aún, imprimala en caso de que la batería de su teléfono se agote. Las siguientes naciones y etnias están calificadas para la visa turca en la web: Antigua y Barbuda Armenia Australia Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Canadá China Dominica República Dominicana Granada Haití Hong Kong BNO Jamaica Kuwait Maldivas Mauricio Omán Santa Lucía San Vicente y las Granadinas Arabia Saudita Sudáfrica Taiwán Se unió a Bedouin Emirates EE. UU. de América Anybody wishing to visit Turkey for Tourism or Business to the should meet the Visa prerequisites, which require having a having a legitimate Turkey visa from this website. Qualified visitor can now easily request for an an electronic visa, which is the simplest way to enter Turkey. Forget about the long queues at Embassy. Online Government of Turkey eVisa framework is 100 percent on the web from laptop or mobile phone. Travelers complete an electronic application application form and get the approved visa by email in about 24 hours, sometimes even less than 4 hours. Single and multiple visit visas for Turkey are accessible after you fill an online form on this website for two minutes and provide personal and passport details. So, what exactly is the Turkey eVisa. The electronic visa for Turkey (eVisa) is an authority to enter or permits visit into the Republic of Turkey. Residents of many nations can obtain their Turkish eVisa through a simple to utilize online application structure

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Full Comicbook.com Star Wars SDCC Panel Schedule

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THURSDAY, JULY 19TH

The Clone Wars 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

11:45am – 12:45pm

Room 6BCF

Executive producer Dave Filoni and panelists look back on 10 years of the Emmy Award-winning series that expanded the Star Wars universe and introduced countless fan-favorite characters to a galaxy far, far away.

The 501st Legion: Star Wars Villainous Costuming

8:00pm – 9:00p

Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis

An introduction to the creation of fan-made villain costumes from all 10 Star Wars movies and beyond. Legion members from the Imperial Sands and Star Garrisons will provide an overview of the creative process that brings Stormtroopers, Tusken Raiders, Boba Fett, or Kylo Ren from the silver screen into reality. Dean Amstutz (ISG membership liaison) will discuss the membership journey, from initial interest through final approval. Kevin Weir (Imperial Surplus Armor and KW Designs owner) will relate his process for working with armor parts. Howard Smart (ISG member) will speak about small prop and soft costume construction. Sean Fields (Star Garrison member) will discuss 3D modeling and printing. Todd Mullin (ISG commanding officer) will moderate the panel and a Q&A session after the presentation.

FRIDAY, JULY 20TH

Hasbro Star Wars

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Room 7AB

Members of the Hasbro and Lucasfilm teams will discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro's latest action figure offerings. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises.

Disney/Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away!

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Room 7AB

Michael Siglain (director, creative: Disney-Lucasfilm Publishing) and surprise panelists share previews and exclusive announcements about what should be on your must-read list from Star Wars publishing.

FRIDAY, JULY 20TH (CONT'D)

The Science of Star Wars

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Room 7AB

Ever wondered if lightsabers could one day be a reality? Curious about which Star Wars droid NASA would take into space? Is there a form of fuel that could keep The Resistance out of reach from a First Order fleet? Expert panelists Kim Steadman (systems engineer, NASA-JPL), Emily Manor Chapman (systems engineer, NASA-JPL), Kieran Dickson (editor, CometTV.com, MGM Studios), Fon Davis (Star Wars production designer), Travis Langley (editor, Star Wars Psychology), Steve Huff (fight choreographer and weapons expert), Eliot Sirota (VFX expert), and host Jenna Busch (creator, Legion of Leia) act as your Bor Gullet into the mind of Star Wars creators and break down the science behind a galaxy far, far away. Q&As, surprises, and giveaways will follow.

The Women of Star Wars

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Room 7AB

For the past 40 years, the Star Wars galaxy has expanded at a remarkable rate. Behind the scenes, creators have worked to round that galaxy out and to maintain cultural relevancy by appealing to new fans from different walks of life. Authors E. K. Johnston (Star Wars: Ahsoka) and Zoraida Córdova (From a Certain Point of View) join writer Nicole Dubuc (Forces of Destiny) to discuss the impact of a more inclusive Star Wars, from the writers to the actors to, of course, the characters you know and love.

FRIDAY, JULY 20TH (CONT'D)

Star Wars Tourism: Visiting the Galaxy Far, Far Away on Earth

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Room 7AB

From the deserts of Tunisia and California to the glaciers of Norway and the coast of Ireland, Star Wars filming sites are the new travel destination. James Floyd (contributor, Star Wars website and Star Wars Insider), Ash Crossan (host, ET Online), and Charla Teeters-Stewart (director, Imperial County Film Commission) will help you learn about where to go, how to get there, and how to get the most out of it with your fellow Star Wars fans.

Star Wars Mock Trial: The Court-Martial of Poe Dameron

8:00pm – 9:00pm

Room 7AB

The Legal Geeks and the Rebel Legion Sunrider Base present the mock court-martial of everyone's favorite X-Wing ace, Poe Dameron. Based on the events of The Last Jedi, Poe stands accused of disobeying General Leia Organa and leading a mutiny aboard the resistance flagship Raddus against Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo. Lawyers for the prosecution and defense, including a U.S. Army JAG attorney, will take on Poe's case in front of United States Magistrate Judge Mitch Dembin. Participating attorneys include Steve Chu, Thomas Harper, Christine Peek, and Megan Hitchcock. With Rebel Legion members Rachel Williams as General Leia Organa and Marcus Holt as Poe Dameron.

SATURDAY, JULY 21ST

Star Wars Declassified: How a Galaxy Far, Far Away Impacts the World

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Neil Morgan Auditorium

Hosts R. A. Rayne and Kris Koller are joined by voice actor Eric Bauza (TMNT, LEGO Star Wars), Troy Manning (SoCal 501st Troop), Dan Madsen (Her Universe, Star Wars Insider) and J. C. Reifenberg (Scum & Villainy Cantina, Hughes The Force) to discuss how Star Wars and its fandom have impacted their personal lives, their professional lives, and society as a whole. What does Star Wars mean to your life? The panel will also participate in a Star Wars trivia contest against the audience with prizes to be won!

Ladies of the Legions: A Conversation about Women, Costuming and Star Wars.

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Grand 1 & 2 Marriott Marquis

Five members of different Star Wars costume clubs discuss the basics of Star Wars costumes for women and challenges faced within the community. Speakers include Lesley Farquhar, Carrie Ann Caranci, Kristina Gundersen-Rudmann, Wendy Starling, and Regina Vail. Followed by a Q&A with the attendees moderated by Lesley Farquhar.

SUNDAY, JULY 22ND

Cartoon Voices

11:45am - 1:15pm

Room 6A

Animation voice director Mark Evanier gathers another stageful of the top actors who speak for animated characters to demonstrate their skills. Appearing will be Elle Newlands (Adventure Time, Final Fantasy), Kiff Vandenheuvel (Star Wars Forces of Destiny, World of Warcraft), Vanessa Marshall (Star Wars Rebels, Young Justice), André Sogliuzzo (Transformers: Robots in Disguise, World of Warcraft) and Dino Andrade (World of Warcraft, Batman: Arkham Asylum). There will also be a few surprises, and the actors will destroy a much-loved fairy tale with a live, unrehearsed reading.

Powerful Young Women in Disney Comics

12:30pm - 01:30pm

Room 23ABC

Disney Comics presents a look at recent and upcoming comics showcasing powerful female characters from Disney and Star Wars. Oh My Disney's Michelle Lema leads a discussion with panelists Delilah S. Dawson (author, Star Wars Adventures, Star Wars Forces of Destiny), Amy Mebberson (author/artist, Disney Princess comic strips), Cecil Castellucci (author, Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure), Jody Houser (author, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny), and Katie Cook (author, Tangled: The Series comics) discuss the growing importance of female characters and authors in the comics industry and the making of comics for kids.

COLLECTIBLES

Attendees at San Diego Comic-Con will find a vast amount of Star Wars collectibles at numerous booths, though the convention will mark the debut of multiple all-new products.

Over at the Funko booth, attendees can snag the exclusive Star Wars: The Clone Wars Cad Bane Pop! as well as a Solo: A Star Wars Story Stormtrooper Pop! Loungefly will debut two all-new backpacks, one modeled after a Porg and one covered in a print inspired by Jabba's Palace from Return of the Jedi.

Speaking of Return of the Jedi, Gentle Giant will be releasing a 1:6 bust of Luke Skywalker from the film to celebrate its 35th anniversary.

Hasbro will be adding figures to its Black Series, including Han Solo with a Mynock and an impressive set which contains Kylo Ren and Rey from their conflict at the end of The Force Awakens on Starkiller Base. Doctor Aphra will be inducted into Hasbro's vintage-inspired series while Chewbacca will get a Forces of Destiny figure, which is accompanied by Porgs.

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Icod 360: the tourist revelation with which the Icod de los Vinos City Council presented itself at Fitur 2022

Icod 360: the tourist revelation with which the Icod de los Vinos City Council presented itself at Fitur 2022

Icod de los Vinos attended the 42nd edition of the International Tourism Fair, Fitur 2022, with technological innovations for the municipality’s tourism sector. The promotion that the City Council devised for this edition of the fair was based on the promotion of one of the most deeply rooted traditions of the municipality, the Tablas de San Andrés, through augmented virtual reality, Icod 360.…

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La actual iglesia de San Andrés de Palomar, (en catalán, església de Sant Andreu de Palomar), edificada sobre el espacio que anteriormente ocupaba una iglesia románica del siglo X, fue construida a finales del siglo XIX, bajo las órdenes del arquitecto catalán Pere Falqués y Urpí. En 1881 se realizaron obras de ampliación de la antigua iglesia, decorando su interior con grandes pinturas murales que representan la vida de San Andrés; y resultando el actual edificio de marcado estilo neogótico, símbolo del barrio y del distrito de Sant Andreu. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ... The current church of San Andrés de Palomar, (in Catalan, church of Sant Andreu de Palomar), built on the space that previously occupied a 10th century Romanesque church, was built at the end of the 19th century, under the orders of the Catalan architect Pere Falqués and Urpí. In 1881 expansion works were carried out on the old church, decorating its interior with large wall paintings representing the life of Saint Andrew; and resulting in the current building of marked neo-Gothic style, symbol of the neighborhood and the district of Sant Andreu. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ... #turismo #turisme #tourism #turismourbano #urbantourism #tourismeurbain #calleseebarcelona #barcelonastreets #arquitectura #architecture #iglesia #church #eglise #esglesia #Iglesiacatólica #santandreu #catholicchurch #sanandresdelpalomar #santandreudepalomar #barcelona #ciudadcondal #bcn #catalunya #cataluña #españa #spain (en Sant Andreu de Palomar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYCVoz5obWN/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Some Mexicans Travel To U.S. For COVID Vaccines As Their Country's Rollout Stumbles

In Mexico, where less than 5% of the population has received a COVID-19 vaccine dose, the rich and well-connected have found a faster way to get their hands on one: travel north.  หวย บอล เกมส์ กีฬา คาสิโนออนไลน์

Some Mexicans with family ties or dual citizenship in the United States, or who just can afford the airfare, are heading to the U.S. to get vaccinated faster than the many months of waiting for one back home.

They've also not been shy to share their tips and stories online about how they do it. The phenomenon has sparked intense debate: between officials who believe U.S. residents should have priority and those who feel that, in a general sense, the more people vaccinated the better. But the picture isn't that black and white.

The quest for shots comes as Mexico struggles to secure and distribute vaccines against COVID-19, with the country's confirmed deaths from the disease now surpassing 200,000.

David Gutiérrez Inzunza, a Baja California state public health official in the Mexican border city of Tijuana, said the state has been hit hard by the coronavirus. He was one of thousands of people registered with severe cases there in the past year.

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"Ten months ago I was dying, OK, I have my second call in life," Gutiérrez said on a recent afternoon in Tijuana, recalling how he fell sick and was treated with supplemental oxygen for weeks.

He said only those who have had the disease understand how he feels. He had to get his hand on a vaccine quickly. But most of Tijuana's limited supply was going to front-line hospital workers. So he looked for options. And the best was to get the vaccine across the border in San Diego, Calif. He has gotten both doses at a local Vons grocery store chain.

"I'm no longer someone who can infect my neighbor. I'm fully vaccinated and that's really important," he said.

The COVID-19 vaccines used in the U.S. can substantially prevent someone from getting the disease, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, scientists are still studying how effective they are at preventing vaccinated people from spreading the disease.

Gutiérrez was born in San Diego and has a California ID. He said he obtained the identification using his brother's home address in San Diego.

He insists that no one at the vaccination site checked whether he worked or resided in the county, the two requirements necessary to get a shot there.

​"If they had asked me, I would have told the truth and left," Gutiérrez said.

There aren't exact numbers on how many Mexicans are getting shots in the U.S. Florida reports more than 128,000 "out-of-state" residents received vaccine shots, but the figures made public don't specify international visitors. Officials have tightened ID requirements.

But vaccine tourism has become a bit of a phenomenon in Mexico. It's easy to find testimonies and tips on social media and in chat groups about getting a vaccine in the U.S.

Mexican TV host Juan José Origel boasted recently on Instagram about getting his second vaccine dose in Miami.

"Here I am walking and walking, all around. They didn't even ask for my visa," he said, chuckling as he put on a face mask.

Seventy-year-old Mauricio Fernández Garza, a mayoral candidate for San Pedro Garza García, a wealthy suburb of northern Monterrey, posted on Facebook about his vaccine trip to Texas.

He said he got his shot while observing the U.S. rollout strategy.

NPR talked to a number of other people who would share their or their relatives' experiences of going to the U.S. to get vaccines only if they weren't fully identified, for fear of public backlash for "cutting the line."

Some of those people told NPR of taking trips to Texas, California and to the ski area Vail, Colo., for a shot.

Kris Widlak, a government spokeswoman in Colorado's Eagle County, where Vail is located, said to get a vaccine there you must attest to working or living in the county 30 days prior to vaccination and 30 days after.

"We expect you to be good citizens of the world and to come in because you are eligible," she said.

Widlak said the state guidelines are purposely broad so that undocumented residents, many who work in the city's resorts, won't be discouraged from getting the vaccine. And that is the state's top priority, not catching vaccine tourists.

"Chasing down people who may or may not be eligible after they appear to be eligible is probably not where we want to put our time and energy. We just want to get vaccines in arms," she said.

And with vaccine supplies increasing lately, there's even less need to be so restrictive, she added.

That is definitely not the case in South Texas, according to state Rep. Eddie Morales. His district includes eight counties right along the border. He has been struggling to get vaccines and fielding lots of complaints of foreign nationals "jumping the line."

Recently he was told by county officials about a private plane with 12 Mexicans aboard arriving in the small town of Pecos. They all got vaccinated, he said.

"It's these influential superrich Mexicans that have the means and are rigging the system," he said. Morales wants residency rules to be tightened. "To make sure that the folks here in Texas are getting vaccinated before we can continue caring for others and our neighbors."

The Biden administration has said the United States will send Mexico more than 2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses. Mexico's president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, said he's grateful.

López Obrador hopes to get all of the country's citizens over the age of 60 vaccinated with at least one dose by the end of April. Logistical snafus and worldwide supply limitations make that a challenge. The country has been increasingly relying on vaccine deals with China and Russia.

Roberto Velasco, Mexico's undersecretary for North American affairs, tweeted that doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will begin arriving from the U.S. this weekend. "Sunday we will receive the first shipment of 1.5 million doses — the largest to have arrived in [Mexico] yet," he wrote.

Earlier this month, President Biden said, "We're going to start off making sure Americans are taken care of first and then we're going to help the rest of the world." But the Mexico shipment is not expected to affect U.S. efforts. In addition to the vaccines administered nationally, the U.S. has large stockpiles of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which it hasn't authorized for use yet. Mexico approved the vaccine for emergency use in January.

Gutiérrez, the health official who went to San Diego for his shot, said he understands U.S. rules and regulations but believes that good health policies should transcend borders.

"In this particular case, amid a worldwide pandemic, life and health of everyone should be priority No. 1," he said.

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Drinking in America Now Is a Story of Heartbreak and Resilience

Eater

From the Editor: Everything you missed in food news last week

Hey everyone,

From the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve known that bar owners and workers were at a special disadvantage during this time. In many areas, bars were the first to close and will be the last to return. They navigate increasingly complex laws and restrictions, from bans on to-go cocktails (Oregon is a late holdout here) to arbitrary food requirements.

Bars dependent on tourism or nearby music venues are in dire straits. Same with bars that are music venues. And dives. And clubs. And karaoke bars. Just consider the fact that bars in New Orleans, of all places, were just allowed curbside service late last month and can finally serve outside this week.

Drinking in America, the package that we put together spanning our vast network of local city sites, covers all of those challenges and gets a temperature check on a variety of operations, from beach dives in LA to nightclubs in Miami to slashies in Chicago. Struggle is a common theme. For many small businesses, this is an extinction event. For many more, this is just the latest obstacle in a world and an industry where the odds are stacked against them.

Yet another common theme is resilience. Breweries are now co-working spaces, dives are partnering with food trucks in Texas, drag shows are happening on the street in Philadelphia. Nashville honky-tonks are trying their best to make it work. Somms are starting wine clubs and Zoom classes. Bartenders all over the country are intent on providing professional development for BIPOC newcomers to the industry. One place has been saved by something called a Fauci Pouchy.

It’s tempting to look only at the adaptability and grit and paint the rosy picture of an industry getting by through creativity and necessity. And it’s equally tempting to focus on the outrage and devastation and dreams lost. Really, it’s everything at once, all with a backdrop of fear and inspiration.

News

— Openings: Atlántico, a new “wildly simplistic” seafood spot in Boston, Le Dix-Sept Patisserie, a bright and compelling new bakery in San Francisco; and Nice Day, a Chinese-American spot from Junzi’s Lucas Sin, in New York.

— A woman was killed and many were injured when a car slammed into an outdoor dining space in San Jose, California.

— Alinea will open a temporary patio location at the Ace Hotel in Chicago this fall.

— Restaurant- and bargoers in London can only dine out with people within their own household.

— SF’s lauded Californios is upgrading to the spot formerly occupied by Bar Agricole.

— Chef Naomi Pomeroy’s groundbreaking Portland, Oregon, restaurant Beast will not reopen in its current location.

— Chef Tory McPhail stepped down from New Orleans’s famed Commander’s Palace after 19 years to move to Montana (the dream!). His replacement, Meg Bickford, is the first woman to run the kitchen in the restaurant’s 110-year history.

— Michelin will suspend its guide in California for the year.

— Chef José Andrés will bring his New York restaurant Spanish Diner to Bethesda in a former Jaleo space.

Joy and Miscellany

Patricia Chang

A plate of Mission chicken potstickers at United Dumplings

— Health experts weigh in on how to trick-or-treat safely (and whether or not a bucket of candy at the end of the driveway will suffice).

— A TikTok star in Seattle is using the platform to highlight immigrant-run mom-and-pop shops.

— Beautiful piece about how we think we travel for the food, but actually, we like the food so much because we’re traveling.

— Come for the beautiful dumpling porn, stay for the story of a Bernal Heights restaurant straddling the line between cheesy, taco-inspired potstickers and traditional XLB.

— How and why all these big Bay Area names are turning to podcasting.

Off Eater

Obsessed with this charity bringing the hospitality mindset to the people in need in their community. [BonApp]

Outdoor dining might make restaurants even less accessible for the disabled. [The Counter]

Exploring the smells of Los Angeles. [NYT]

For many new pantry brands, the direct to consumer model is helping them break past traditional gatekeepers and barriers. [Taste]

When the cause of an Upper West Side NIMBY campaign was helped by some MAGA trolls. [Curbed]

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From the Editor: Everything you missed in food news last week

Hey everyone,

From the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve known that bar owners and workers were at a special disadvantage during this time. In many areas, bars were the first to close and will be the last to return. They navigate increasingly complex laws and restrictions, from bans on to-go cocktails (Oregon is a late holdout here) to arbitrary food requirements.

Bars dependent on tourism or nearby music venues are in dire straits. Same with bars that are music venues. And dives. And clubs. And karaoke bars. Just consider the fact that bars in New Orleans, of all places, were just allowed curbside service late last month and can finally serve outside this week.

Drinking in America, the package that we put together spanning our vast network of local city sites, covers all of those challenges and gets a temperature check on a variety of operations, from beach dives in LA to nightclubs in Miami to slashies in Chicago. Struggle is a common theme. For many small businesses, this is an extinction event. For many more, this is just the latest obstacle in a world and an industry where the odds are stacked against them.

Yet another common theme is resilience. Breweries are now co-working spaces, dives are partnering with food trucks in Texas, drag shows are happening on the street in Philadelphia. Nashville honky-tonks are trying their best to make it work. Somms are starting wine clubs and Zoom classes. Bartenders all over the country are intent on providing professional development for BIPOC newcomers to the industry. One place has been saved by something called a Fauci Pouchy.

It’s tempting to look only at the adaptability and grit and paint the rosy picture of an industry getting by through creativity and necessity. And it’s equally tempting to focus on the outrage and devastation and dreams lost. Really, it’s everything at once, all with a backdrop of fear and inspiration.

News

— Openings: Atlántico, a new “wildly simplistic” seafood spot in Boston, Le Dix-Sept Patisserie, a bright and compelling new bakery in San Francisco; and Nice Day, a Chinese-American spot from Junzi’s Lucas Sin, in New York.

— A woman was killed and many were injured when a car slammed into an outdoor dining space in San Jose, California.

— Alinea will open a temporary patio location at the Ace Hotel in Chicago this fall.

— Restaurant- and bargoers in London can only dine out with people within their own household.

— SF’s lauded Californios is upgrading to the spot formerly occupied by Bar Agricole.

— Chef Naomi Pomeroy’s groundbreaking Portland, Oregon, restaurant Beast will not reopen in its current location.

— Chef Tory McPhail stepped down from New Orleans’s famed Commander’s Palace after 19 years to move to Montana (the dream!). His replacement, Meg Bickford, is the first woman to run the kitchen in the restaurant’s 110-year history.

— Michelin will suspend its guide in California for the year.

— Chef José Andrés will bring his New York restaurant Spanish Diner to Bethesda in a former Jaleo space.

Joy and Miscellany

Patricia Chang

A plate of Mission chicken potstickers at United Dumplings

— Health experts weigh in on how to trick-or-treat safely (and whether or not a bucket of candy at the end of the driveway will suffice).

— A TikTok star in Seattle is using the platform to highlight immigrant-run mom-and-pop shops.

— Beautiful piece about how we think we travel for the food, but actually, we like the food so much because we’re traveling.

— Come for the beautiful dumpling porn, stay for the story of a Bernal Heights restaurant straddling the line between cheesy, taco-inspired potstickers and traditional XLB.

— How and why all these big Bay Area names are turning to podcasting.

Off Eater

Obsessed with this charity bringing the hospitality mindset to the people in need in their community. [BonApp]

Outdoor dining might make restaurants even less accessible for the disabled. [The Counter]

Exploring the smells of Los Angeles. [NYT]

For many new pantry brands, the direct to consumer model is helping them break past traditional gatekeepers and barriers. [Taste]

When the cause of an Upper West Side NIMBY campaign was helped by some MAGA trolls. [Curbed]

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