Archive - Sep 28, 2009

Critics of Cuba's communist-style collectivist agriculture system say that the country should be a virtual Eden, given its rich soil and abundant rain, and should not have to import tons of dried peas from the imperialist aggressor to the north. So now they are trying to grow their own vegetables.

The USA successfully defended their title, defeating Cuba for the second time in four days and reeling off 13 straight wins. Cuba's second straight silver comes after nine consecutive titles while Canada defeated Puerto Rico 6-2 to take bronze.

When it comes to crafting Cuba policy, Congress has been in the back seat of late. The sweeping new rules released last month that loosen the 49-year-old U.S. embargo against the island came from the executive branch and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.