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I created the “Connecting the Dots” blog site to investigate and interpret a global range of topics from an international, and personally quirky, perspective.

My lifestyle has given me an eclectic, some would say weird or bizarre, perspective on many of the issues we face today

My topics in “Connecting the Dots” include politics, the environment, fun issues, social issues and anything else that catches my attention. I hope you enjoy them, and will join me through your comments.
I inaugurated the “GOLDEN FLEECE AWARD” some time ago, which rewards the most stupid, inept, criminal and just plain dumb activities of public officials and others, everywhere. I have now added another award, the “GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD”, which celebrates remarkably positive activities of public officials and others. I would appreciate your help in identifying great examples of both.

Sandoli

SANDOLI

Smaller than gondolas, “sandoli” are ancient boats that have been used by everyday Venetians for centuries. Today, they whisk travellers to quiet corners Venice where …

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Tarantulas

TARANTULAS

Tarantulas. The global arachnid trade is threatening the world’s most famous spider species, and it’s primarily driven by souvenir collectors. With their eight beady eyes …

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Ghosts

GHOSTS

Ghosts! Every country has its ghost stories, its mythical monsters, and its ghoulish urban legends. But the United Kingdom – the home of the Gothic …

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