The "other" Pacific rim: Latin America

Article Abstract:

Although exports to Mexico declined in 1996 due to its economic and political instability, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is still expected to improve Mexican-US trade. The NAFTA plan to include Chile is postponed until after the US presidential elections in November, since many in Congress are likely to oppose such trade agreements. Inclusion of Chile in NAFTA will be a positive step toward other US-Latin America trade agreements.

Evaluation, International trade, California, Latin America, Commercial treaties, Trade agreements

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Swift on censure: pulling a politicized word out by its roots, until we're blue in the nose

Article Abstract:

One of the ongoing debates between legislators overseeing the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton has been concerned the issue of censure. Presented is the origins of the word `censure' and usage throughout history, from the Latin `censura' meaning `an assessment, a judgement, a reprimand' to the Yiddish word `tsouris' meaning `trouble'.

United States, Analysis, Cases, Brief Article, Clinton, Bill, Political aspects, English language, Humor and anecdotes, Language and languages, Vocabulary

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Pooling your kayaking expertise

Article Abstract:

Kayak polo is a new sport that originated in England and is now being played in the US. The game can be played in open water, but regulation matches are held in 50-meter pools. There are currently eight kayak polo leagues in the US. Instructions on how to play the game are given.

Innovations, Kayaking, Aquatic sports, Water sports, Water-polo, Water polo

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