We often draw comparisons to sport in our efforts to describe the worlds of business and politics. Many terms used in one culture, however, do not apply to contests that other cultures are familiar with. Here in Pittsburgh, a city that prides itself on its sporting traditions and success, there is a particularly apropos metaphor to be made for the G-20 Summit: dragon boating.

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Paddle cheers to Massimo, Ada and Mina as they paddle their hearts out in NYC on Saturday.  Good luck and bring home some bling! We’ll be rootin’ for ya!

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Feliz cumpleaños! It’s time to celebrate the Feb, March and April birthdays, this time with a Latin twist…
DATE: Friday, March 27
TIME: 6:30 pm, or whenever you can make it
LOCATION: Riva’s Nicaraguan Restaurant
ADDRESS: 319 West Main St Carnegie PA 15106, tel 412 429 RIVA
There’s a record 13 birthday celebrants this quarter: Jim, Ada, James Roberston, Marie H, Jacob, Mina, Pam, Hongla, Shing, Jeanne, Carolyn N, Kate, and Dave.
That’s a big, wild bunch! Please let Rachel know if anyone’s name is missing.

For more information on Riva’s check out the P-G review at:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07242/813128-46.stm

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Dragon boat racing has its 2000-year-old roots in China and a strong 8-year tradition on the three rivers of Pittsburgh. Full of color and excitement, the races feature 44-foot boats with ornately carved and brightly painted dragon heads and tails. The boats hold up to 20 paddlers, plus a drummer and a steersperson, and race 500 meters with power generated by human muscle, heart, and timing.

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