Atlanta Global
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Cuban Food Survey
Mmmm. . . Cuban food
There are four Cuban pillars, to our knowledge:
- Havana at Buford Hwy and North Druid Hills. A perennial favorite in Creative Loafing surveys, good flan, good tamales, good all around. Looks doubtful from outside, but don't judge by appearances.
- Kool Korners on 14th street. Cuban sandwiches, lunchtime only. Five stars. Looks downright daunting from outside, but don't judge by appearances.
- Las Palmeras on 5th street. They have these onions -- sliced thinly, lightly sauteed and zesty and lemony like nothing we've ever had. For real, these onions, they could charge $10 a plate and AG would still show up. We suspect the onions are first marinated in. . . vinegar and oregano? Looks quite normal from the outside.
And a (relatively) new joint, Papi's at Ponce and Myrtle. AG looks forward to trying this place more; our one visit to the vegetarian platter was a delight! Looks quite tony from the outside.
This is all we know of. Any more suggestions, please post. Any invitations to a real Cuban kitchen in someone's house, please forward directly to webmaster.
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Monday, February 26, 2007
Newsflash: Nigeria at the Heart of Africa; plus, small news roundup
The Heart of Africa Project opened in Atlanta two days ago. It is an image-projecting initiative of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Call the Nigerian Consulate for more 411.
It seems to be in response to all the negative publicity that Nigeria has here, including "Nigerian" email schemes. But some Nigerian commentators call it no better than hypocrisy on the part of the government, which, as they see it, is one big Nigerian scheme.
Atlanta Global is no Nigeria specialist, but if someone is willing to send us, we'll be quite happy to take the trip and report back accordingly!
And two small notices:
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The Heart of Africa Project opened in Atlanta two days ago. It is an image-projecting initiative of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Call the Nigerian Consulate for more 411.It seems to be in response to all the negative publicity that Nigeria has here, including "Nigerian" email schemes. But some Nigerian commentators call it no better than hypocrisy on the part of the government, which, as they see it, is one big Nigerian scheme.
Atlanta Global is no Nigeria specialist, but if someone is willing to send us, we'll be quite happy to take the trip and report back accordingly!
And two small notices:
- Troutman Sanders is opening an office in Shanghai. Why? To help clients in the Asia-Pac region with M&A, FDI, WTF, venture capital and equity investment.
- With globalization comes anti-globalization: The Minutemen have established an Atlanta chapter that met at Mulligans Tavern in Marietta. Hey Mulligan, you makin' darn sure about those SSNs for everyone you hire? Just making sure.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Beyond Swedish Fish
IKEA may be the most visible sign of Sweden in Atlanta, but the community is way more than furnishing 630 sq ft apartments for $1000. . .
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IKEA may be the most visible sign of Sweden in Atlanta, but the community is way more than furnishing 630 sq ft apartments for $1000. . .Kids that already know some Swedish can use it even more at the Swedish School, Atlanta
You don't have to have a horned helmet, but it wouldn't hurt: The Atlanta Viking Club
The vodka tasting will be in May, date TBA: Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta
Must be good: it has a picture of a pastry on the home page: Swedish Women's Educational Association International Atlanta
PS, New links under "Culture" ->
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Thursday, February 22, 2007
Atlanta Schoolin' in Geography
Atlanta has 18 sister cities! Match these cities with the dots on the map!
Ancient Olympia, Greece
Brussels, Belgium
Daegu, South Korea
Tbilisi, Georgia
Toulouse, France
Ra'anana, Israel
Taipei, Taiwan
Port of Spain, TnT
Lagos Island, Nigeria
Fukuoka, Japan
Bucharest, Romania
Cotonou, Benin
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Nuremberg, Germany
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Salcedo, DR
Salzburg, Austria
And the Georgia Asian Times tempts us with gossip that we might get another in Indonesia!
"As a respected leader in international relations, the Atlanta Sister Cities Commission will use its resources to build continuity, consistency and community with all interested individuals and organizations involved with international relations," says the draft of the ASCC strategic business plan 2004-2010. ¶ 9:58 PM 0 comments
Ancient Olympia, Greece
Brussels, Belgium
Daegu, South Korea
Tbilisi, Georgia
Toulouse, France
Ra'anana, Israel
Taipei, Taiwan
Port of Spain, TnT
Lagos Island, Nigeria
Fukuoka, Japan
Bucharest, Romania
Cotonou, Benin
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Nuremberg, Germany
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Salcedo, DR
Salzburg, Austria
And the Georgia Asian Times tempts us with gossip that we might get another in Indonesia!
"As a respected leader in international relations, the Atlanta Sister Cities Commission will use its resources to build continuity, consistency and community with all interested individuals and organizations involved with international relations," says the draft of the ASCC strategic business plan 2004-2010. ¶ 9:58 PM 0 comments
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Straight from Tibet . . . via Exile in India
Thanks to alert reader Bill (whose url is what...?) for the info on the Dalai Lama's distinguished lecturer-ship with Emory.
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The news, dating from Feb. 5, says that the dl DLwill give at least one public lecture in Atlanta this October. Title: Educating the Heart and Mind: A Path to Universal Responsibility. He will also be available to certain Emory staff and students studying at Dharamsala, India.
In true Buddhist fashion, the job is uncompensated.
It's part of the Emory-Tibet Partnership, whose calendar is online...
Friday, February 16, 2007
Downtown Norcross gets Nonprofit Tenant
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The Latin American Association has opened a new office in downtown Norcross.
They renovated an old house that is convenient to city hall, the police office, medical care and an upcoming city cultural complex.
According to the City of Norcross (using census 2000 data), 40.9% of Norcross residents are 
"hispanic or latino."
"hispanic or latino."LAA has got to be one of the biggest international nonprofits in ATL. They have English and Spanish classes, job fairs, fund raisers, youth activities. . .they even keep an info officer at Plaza Fiesta on the weekends -- if you need information.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Rushdie Lectures Atlanta
Salman Rushdie is commencing a four-week teaching gig at Emory this week and preparing to give a public lecture on Mughal art.
As reported by us earlier, Rushdie's archives are getting a permanent home at Emory, and he is also giving a graduate seminar. His 17 had to write essays to qualify for a spot in his class.
Rushdie will also give a public lecture on February 25 entitled "The Composite Artist". The subject is a cycle of paintings created by artists from all over India commissioned by Mughal emperor Akbar I.
The lecture is the 2007 installment of the ongoing Sheth lectures in Indian Studies created by the Atlanta businessman, writer and professor Jagdish Sheth.
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Monday, February 12, 2007
Lunar New Year
The year of the pig ensues Sunday, Feb. 18. This is one of AG's personal favorites. Last year's (unpublished) note:
A winter day lost its chill for a group of people gathered in front of Tongnan Fa Restaurant Supplies in Chamblee, as they watched two pairs of acrobatic dancers robed in flashy lion costumes leaping and dancing to a loud, thumping drum. No subwoofers here; the bass beat is part of the show put on by a local dance troupe for Lunar New Year.
Dances are only the loudest and most obvious part of Lunar New Year Celebrations, which is always in January or February, at the first new moon after winter solstice. This most important holiday in East Asia is celebrated in diaspora outposts throughout the world like Atlanta, and a festive atmosphere permeates Buford Highway a month before the biggest day.
(partial) lists of events:
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The year of the pig ensues Sunday, Feb. 18. This is one of AG's personal favorites. Last year's (unpublished) note:A winter day lost its chill for a group of people gathered in front of Tongnan Fa Restaurant Supplies in Chamblee, as they watched two pairs of acrobatic dancers robed in flashy lion costumes leaping and dancing to a loud, thumping drum. No subwoofers here; the bass beat is part of the show put on by a local dance troupe for Lunar New Year.
Dances are only the loudest and most obvious part of Lunar New Year Celebrations, which is always in January or February, at the first new moon after winter solstice. This most important holiday in East Asia is celebrated in diaspora outposts throughout the world like Atlanta, and a festive atmosphere permeates Buford Highway a month before the biggest day.
(partial) lists of events:
- Tet in Norcross
To the right is a picture of last year's Tet gala. Notice that yellow and red flag in the background? Here's a Google search to explain.
- Chinese New Year Celebration at Chinese Cultural Center
This is the biggest event; they should have stuff (dances, performances, demonstrations) open to the public all day on the 17th and 18th. But alas, AG doesn't yet find any link better than the one posted by the neighboring Chinatown shopping center. The Chinese Cultural Center is run by the Taiwan Economic and Cultural office of Atlanta. It is located at 5377 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee.
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And finally, in the speculation section today, the ABC says Azim Premji is considering Atlanta for a Wipro software development center. Texas, Virginia and Idaho are also in the running.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Asian Hawks
A hott new link: the Japanese consulate's calendar of all Japanese activities in the Southeast. They're thorough. They even include Nippon Music Champ.
And the 411 about the Hawks' upcoming Asian Heritage night. Why Feb. 23? Guess 'cause they're playing the Houston Rockets and their bigg starr Yao Ming. Actually a lot of the local Asian-themed nonprofits/societies are in on this. And Hawks forward Josh Childress (pictured at his best at right) is a part of Basketball without Borders, Shanghai.
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And a Fugees update, why not? The Clarkston City Council voted 4-1 to allow the Fugees use of the field at Milam Park for free through December. ¶ 10:47 PM 0 comments
A hott new link: the Japanese consulate's calendar of all Japanese activities in the Southeast. They're thorough. They even include Nippon Music Champ.And the 411 about the Hawks' upcoming Asian Heritage night. Why Feb. 23? Guess 'cause they're playing the Houston Rockets and their bigg starr Yao Ming. Actually a lot of the local Asian-themed nonprofits/societies are in on this. And Hawks forward Josh Childress (pictured at his best at right) is a part of Basketball without Borders, Shanghai.
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And a Fugees update, why not? The Clarkston City Council voted 4-1 to allow the Fugees use of the field at Milam Park for free through December. ¶ 10:47 PM 0 comments
