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On Safari in Africa to View the Big 5

On Safari in Africa to View the Big 5

by on August 11, 2010 in Destination

At one time in my life, the Big 5 represented a professional services firm. Two of the five (Arthur Andersen and KPMG) employed me and paid my salary for ten years. Ah, but those days are behind me. Now, after my African adventures the Big 5 represents the African Big 5. Five special animals all […]

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The Zebra: Black or White Stripes?

by on August 10, 2010 in Photo

Although my first view of a Zebra was through a bus window on traveling in the land of Zs – Zambia and Zimbabwe, it was not until South Africa where I watched the African equids up close and personal. It was at Kruger National Park where I enjoyed a few Zebra sightings. See if you can […]

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Sunset Sunday – Rustenburg, South Africa

Sunset Sunday – Rustenburg, South Africa

by on July 11, 2010 in Sunset Sunday

This Sunday the sun sets for the last time at the World Cup tournament. Tonight a new champion will be crowned as Spain squares off with Holland. Unfortunately, it will not be the USA (again), but my experience at the World Cup will stay with me for a long time. From the vuvuzela vibrations, to […]

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Stars & Stripes with the Vuvuzela

Stars & Stripes with the Vuvuzela

by on June 23, 2010 in Photo

Let’s get a result today…. Let’s GO USA.

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Sunset Sunday – Pretoria, South Africa

Sunset Sunday – Pretoria, South Africa

by on June 20, 2010 in Sunset Sunday

When you visit Pretoria, South Africa, (or the renamed Tshwane, South Africa) I recommend a walk through the grounds and gardens that surround the Union Buildings. The location serves as the republic’s executive capital, but achieved its global fame in May of 1994. As I walked the grounds, part of me just admired the beauty of […]

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A New USA USA USA chant needed for World Cup Matches?

A New USA USA USA chant needed for World Cup Matches?

by on June 18, 2010 in Destination

After attending USA vs England in Rustenburg, South Africa I became aware once again that my national team’s chant of ” USA…USA…USA” needs a friend. In a nation that celebrates variety and creativity, I believe us Americans can sing more than just our “go to USA…” at the stadium.  In fact, many other fans from […]

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South Africa Continues to Heal Through Sports

South Africa Continues to Heal Through Sports

by on June 8, 2010 in Destination, Reflection

“This is the first time I ever saw so many whites in Soweto,” a smiling store owner said to the local news. I agree, this was news. Orlando Stadium, located in Soweto, the all black suburb of Johannesburg and the epicenter of the student uprising of 1976 recently hosted an all South African Super 14 Rugby […]

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