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Struggle of A Cyclist

08/30/11 06:05

Being a cyclist takes a lot of suffering. But if you are determined to become a professional racer, then nothing and no one could stop you from reaching your goal. The story of Johan Cardenas is an inspiration to everyone to keep in struggling to reach their dream. He has sacrificed a lot together with his family. Though he did not win the race, he should not stop in believing. There are still a lot of opportunities waiting for him. Luis Cardenas' and his cyclists would surely be there to help him. This is the true example that poverty is not a hindrance to reach your own dream.

Link: Colombian Cyclists Dream Of Racing Out Of Poverty : NPR

Tags: cyclists • poverty • johan cardenas • professional racer •
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Freedom of speech in blogging

I believe that bloggers pretty much have freedom of speech, until someone complains about the contents of their blog, that is. But then, why would someone blog purposely to destroy someone or a company's reputation? Isn't blogging supposed to be like an online diary where you can talk about anything under the sun? Still, bloggers should have the courtesy to cite their sources and not plagiarize because they could be sued for that. Freedom of speech also entails originality and giving credit where it is due.

Link: DAS intimidation of gringo blogger shows limits to free

Retiring in Costa Rica

Retirement is really something that most of us guys are looking forward to. Yes, this is something that we are preparing for and something that we are working for as early as now. I agree that there are really so many places which are retirement places for each one of us. Personally, I am trying to consider Costa Rica. Yes, we all know how beautiful this country is. And I have been to this place as an expat and it simply suits my requirements as my retirement haven.

Link: Overseas Retirement Made Easy and Affordable – Internat

Victims of conflict

All people who initiate war or armed battle is selfish because he only thinks of his own interests and not of the innocent civilians who could be caught between the battle. Even the members of indigenous communities realize this. If leftist or rightist groups or rebels really want peace and progress, then why are they wreaking havoc all over the place? It seems that all they want is power for their own selfish interests. The military are left with no choice but to get them, dead or alive.

Link: Colombia's indigenous communities caught in the middle

Uribe's Rants on Twitter

Twitter's real time messaging to the masses has been used by Colombia's former president Alvaro Uribe to show his disappointment to his successor. Around 470,000 of Uribe's followers are receiving his thoughts, how he feels towards President Juan Manuel Santos' way or running the government. Uribe commented about how the new administration acted against terrorism that he has cracked down during his term. More on the former Colombian president's tweets on the link below.

Link: Colombian Ex-President Tweets Out Against Successor - M