Much of what was said this week about Cuba in the wake of Fidel's resignation was of course unpalatable for someone who believes in a society not driven by runaway greed. But here are some pieces that I found readable / relevant:
Guardian report, Feb. 21
comment by Ignacio Ramonet
Fidel's resignation letter in the English translation ...
... and in Spanish
Showing posts with label castro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label castro. Show all posts
Friday, February 22, 2008
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
being fidel
There is a very nice review of Fidel Castro's My Life by Seumas Milne, who used to edit the Guardian Comment pages in times when they were about the only hope for sanity in this world.
See whether I can find a Spanish edition of that around here ...
Oh, and the DVD I mentioned a couple of times before arrived yesterday, review to follow.
See whether I can find a Spanish edition of that around here ...
Oh, and the DVD I mentioned a couple of times before arrived yesterday, review to follow.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
great interviews
The Guardian is running a series of brochures this week with "the greatest interviews of the 20th century". So far I failed to see the point of the exercise, but I think I'll read and keep today's interview.
And talking about interviews, I came across this author who interviewed more than 100 inspirational women, trying to work out their "secret". Most of them can claim to be the first woman to be one thing or do some other thing. Not sure there is a secret though, but I reckon the interviews should be interesting.
secrets of inspirational women
I hate the first title of the book, though. Someone should have noticed that the concept of "serial" is included in the word "womaniser", and most people will overlook that it's confessions to, rather than of.
And talking about interviews, I came across this author who interviewed more than 100 inspirational women, trying to work out their "secret". Most of them can claim to be the first woman to be one thing or do some other thing. Not sure there is a secret though, but I reckon the interviews should be interesting.
secrets of inspirational women
I hate the first title of the book, though. Someone should have noticed that the concept of "serial" is included in the word "womaniser", and most people will overlook that it's confessions to, rather than of.
Sunday, August 05, 2007
havana club
As summer has finally arrived even in England, I will mix a nice little Cuba Libre later this evening.
Which reminds me that Cuban rum, Havana Club is among the very few commercial products imported from Cuba that you can find easily in the UK. Oh, and it's a very good rum too. (Don't be fooled by the brand with the bat in the logo -- that company was based in Cuba before the revolution and is now operating elsewhere. I have heard allegations that they funded a few of the 500 or so assassination attempts against Fidel Castro.)
More about the real Cuban rum is here.
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