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JAK of all Trades - May, 2000 Insightful information about driving to Honduras from the US via Mexico, Belize and Guatemala entering the country on the coastal highway at Corintho, near Omoa. Also relates JAK's humanitarian efforts to rebuild a school in La Lima, Cortes that was devastated by Hurricane Mitch.
Hurricane Mitch Psychosis - November, 1999 Reconstruction efforts after Hurricane Mitch have been progressing at a snail's pace. Hurricane psychosis permeates throughout the government's actions / inactions. Last Fantasy Politics filed from Honduras.
Labor and Taxes - September, 1999 A perspective of the deplorable labor policies and practices employed throughout Honduras. Tax increases and a viable alternative for the government to raise money through the creation of vanity license plates.
Societal Forces at Work and Play - July, 1999 An overview of chaos within the armed forces, big business marketing in sports events and an annual international garifuna music festival.
Social Mitch - April, 1999 The hurricane has long passed through Honduras, but it has left behind a social devastation that still adversely affects the general populace. The politics regarding aid is examined, plus skyrocketing market prices for local fruits and vegetables and the closing of businesses with the inevitable migration of workers to the US in search of new opportunities.
Signs of the Times - February, 1999 A photographic perspective of "Mitchian" signs. Sweeping changes within the armed forces are also examined.
Future Perspective - January, 1999 An outline of the most important problems facing Honduras for the last year of the century.
Post Cold War Politics - December, 1998 A controversial examination of momentous events in Honduran politics and history. General Alvarez Martinez is posthumously honored as a true patriot and the National Congress is criticized for its inordinate size and burden on the Honduran populace.
Women in Politics - December, 1998 An overview of some of the most influential women in Honduran society and politics.
Gallup Poll Results - October, 1998 Results of the Gallup poll reflects that previous Fantasy Politics commentary and predictions are right on target.
Second Term? - September, 1998 The controversy regarding whether the president of Honduras should be allowed to serve a second term is examined. Also includes the second part of the possible presidential candidates analysis started in the original Fantasy Politics article.
Original Fantasy Politics - March, 1998 A short history of former freely elected presidents, plus a review of potential wannabes - both spiced with biting commentary. Predicts the winner of the next presidential elections of Honduras scheduled for November, 2002.
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I often wonder what Bible people are reading when they say that politics and religion don't mix. Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa.
Religious Reflections Articles designed to inspire and tease the reader's mind.
Episcopal Church - Diocese of Honduras
Protected Areas of Honduras Statistical Geographic Information
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