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Chickens Coming Home to Roost
 An extremely provocative
conversation that is evolving in the
United States is one that focuses
on the question of whether or not
the bad things that happen to the
country, such as the attacks of
September 11, 2001, are a direct
result of US government foreign
policies. The mere suggestion that
somehow the US caused 9/11 to
happen and thus bares at least
some responsibility is hurtful to
many Americans. Full Article By Marco Cáceres
Andrea Gútierrez/Honduras This Week
Frequent "Dare to Think" winner, Scott Farrell, wins a 2-night stay at the Honduras Mayo. Congrats!
Problem # 14
Three couples staying on an island wanted to cross the water using
a boat that could only hold two people at time. In those days, it was
improper for a woman to be with a man who was not her husband
unless her husband was also present. How many trips were required?
Each way counts as one trip. Full Article
ARTS
 WOMEN IN THE ARTS - Mujeres en las Artes. One of the strongest artistic movements
in Tegucigalpa. Mujeres en la Artes Leticia de Oyuela constantly sponsors
workshops, exhibitions, conferences, art shows and community events in the city. For the complete schedule, log on to www.muaartes.org.hn or contact Veronica Romero at 222 3015. Full Article
ELECTION TIME - THE YEAR: 1941
 Candidate AAA: Associated with crooked politicians, consults
with astrologists. He has had two mistresses; he is a chain smoker and
drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day. Full Article By Don Pearly
Costa Rica is often considered
Central America’s tourism
powerhouse and one of the prime
ecotourism destinations in the
world. After just completing a two
week jaunt through Costa Rica,
here are some of my observations
concerning Costa Rican tourism
and some reflections on Honduran
tourism as well.Full Article
Super economic growth: A scientific approach
that could turn any economy around
 How fast can a developing
country like Honduras transform
itself into a developed nation like
the U.S.? That basically depends on
how fast the economy grows. Full Article By Carlos Sabillon
Honduran-made socks face US tariff
The U.S. government will
charge a 5 percent, six-month tariff
on socks manufactured in Honduras
in an effort to help domestic (US)
manufacturers facing competition
from imports as a result of
the Central American Free Trade
Agreement (CAFTA). Only
Pakistan imports more socks to the
US than Honduras. Full Article By Todd Ellertson
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11 years of service to Honduras:
Interview with Rodger Harrison,
president of Paramedics for Children
Courtesy Rodger Harrison/Paramedics for Children
Harrison proudly displays his "Favorite Adopted Son" certificate he received from Copan officials.
Rodger Harrison has that
look about him: you can see it in
his eyes when he talks about his
organization, founded 11 years ago in the historic village of Copan
Ruinas, Honduras. Paramedics for
Children (PFC) includes a medical
clinic, ambulance services, mountain
village school supply programs
and now, the construction of a children’s home and daycare center.
When asked why he started PFC,
Harrison replies “That has always
been a very hard question to
answer. I have found it a lot easier
for me to explain to people what I
do, rather then try to explain why
I do what I do.” Full Article By Steve Yancey
Electric bicycle turns heads, saves gas
Laura Stray/Honduras This Week
Fabrizio Cross' electric bike allows him to run errands and can carry cargo - using no gas.
Canadian Fabr i z io Cross
designed and built an electric
bicycle, which he uses almost every
day to run errands around the
city. He and his wife come from
British Columbia. She works at the
Canadian Embassy in Tegucigalpa.
We recently caught up with
Fabrizio to find out more about his
gas-saving vehicle.Full Article By Laura Stray
‘Indifference’ is sentenced to death
 “What in the world do actors
have to do with the district attorney
hunger strike?” This was the unfortunate
comment that circulated
the internet, as a response to the
call of the support for the district
attorneys’ movement by theaters
and artists in general. According
to Jorge Luis Borges, “The ones
that say that art should not spread
doctrines are commonly referred to
doctrines contrary to theirs.” Full Article
Artist Cesar Ordoñez:
Raising the profile of Honduran art while continuing to produce his own
Callum Oliver Reece/Honduras This Week
Ordoñez, a prolific painter, and one of his many paintings. He will soon travel to China on an art tour where he will produce both painted murals and traditional paintings.
Cesar Ordoñez has been the
face of Honduran art for as long
as a quarter of a century. He is
one of the few artists to have his
own art school in Honduras and
boasts an incredible résumé, which
includes the painting “Childhood
Remembers” located in the
Larach Hardware store in Colonia
Miramontes in Tegucigalpa, and
the painting “Don Pedro.” Full Article By Callum Oliver Reece
Tony "The Tiger" Lopez: Champion
fighter wants Roatan kids to box
Courtesy Tony Lopez
Lopez, in fighting shape, wears a champion belt.
Tony “The Tiger” Lopez is a
three-time World Champion boxer
who won World Titles in the Junior
Lightweight, Lightweight and
Junior Welterweight divisions of
professional boxing. Tony compiled
a pro record of 58 wins, 8 losses and
1 draw against some of the best
boxers of his era. Tony beat the
heavily favored Rocky Lockridge
in what was named the “Fight of
the Year” in 1987 for his first championship
belt. Tony now does a lot
of charity work in the Sacramento,
California area where he now
resides. Full Article By Roatan Bruce
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