Louisiana Education «Reform»

08/06/2012

Act 1 adversely affects Louisiana teachers by changing tenure laws, hiring and firing policies, and compensation. It removes the jurisdiction of school boards over teacher employment, and redefines the role of local school superintendents. Act 2 radically redefines public education. It expands the state’s voucher program, which pays tuition to private and religious schools, and … More Louisiana Education «Reform»

Mornings in Mexico

08/06/2012

Here we are looking out my window in México, D.F. Some things I must not fail to do this week are: Monday Investigate issues with Linux and Oracle half done Investigate issues involving lodging for study abroad half done;what I really must do to finish this is locate great newspaper kiosks, wherever there may be … More Mornings in Mexico

Visa al Paraíso

06/06/2012

If I had seen the notice in the paper in time, I could have seen this film which was screened at 19:30 at the Victrola, at the corner of Córdoba and Coahuila, colonia Roma, México, D.F. Here is some information on this film. It is about Gilberto Bosques, the Mexican consul in France who from … More Visa al Paraíso

Venus Transit

05/06/2012

I saw the Venus transit through «filtros» and a telescope at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City. It was quite a production, astronomically and socially. This second picture is very good, perhaps the best I have ever taken. Click on it to make it bigger, and you will see. Axé.

Los labios

05/06/2012

I liked this little film. I did not relate to El lenguaje de los machetes although I know these are the kinds of things we are to think about it. From Frida, naturaleza viva I am I learning that one should definitely dress to work, even at home, and wear many rings. I know I … More Los labios

Lunch

04/06/2012

Here is today’s menu from what is arguably the best restaurant in Mexico City or the world. I had cactus soup, green salad with vinaigrette, carrots and chayote, green enchiladas with chicken, cream and black beans, lemon gelatin, guava juice, and a baguette. This including the tip I gave cost me just under $7 US, … More Lunch

Superama

03/06/2012

The nearest supermarket to my house in 06500 México, D.F. is owned by Wal*Mart but I tried it anyway, as there is nothing else within walking distance. With all the U.S. products it has, you can see it is a U.S. place, but it is much more upscale than Wal*Mart. Minimum wage in Mexico is … More Superama