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Band members: Joey Tempest John Leven Mic Michaeli John Norum -1986 Kee Marcello 1988- Ian Haugland
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Female travelers to Eastern Europe may find a strange dicotomy in how they, and other, females are treated. While you may get the door held for you even when it is absolutely unnecessary, you may also hear yourself or other women (waitresses, cashiers, etc.) barked at. A favorite way to address a female server in Russia is by saying, "Dyevushka!" which, given the tone of voice, is the English equivalent of, "Hey, girl!" (or "Hey, you!"). Since the idea of customer service hasn't really caught on in Russia, it may seem like waitresses and their customers have an equal playing field; however, to a Russian-speaking American, it may still sound rough to the ears. Exaggerated chivalry is part of the climate in many parts of Eastern Europe , and one sometimes wonders if it is a symptom of patriarchy or despite of it (goeasteurope.about.com....ivalry.htm)

You are here: About Travel Eastern Europe Travel Shopping in Eastern Europe Posted Currency Rates Tricks Currency Exchanges Post Currency Rates That May Be Misleading (goeasteurope.about.com....rrency.htm)

6. Hitchhike in Eastern Europe with a Friend Regardless if you are male or female, it s always smart to hitchhike with a friend. A potential criminal will less likely be able to pull anything funny if you and a buddy are watching each others backs (goeasteurope.about.com....king10.htm)

7. Know Your Destination But Be Vague Always carry a map so that you know where you are going. When hitchhiking in Eastern Europe , it s best to give a general location for a location a short distance away that way, if you suspect the driver has less-than-good intentions, your ride will be short and the driver won t know your final destinatio (goeasteurope.about.com....king10.htm)

In addition to Europe , Basketball without Borders Asia returned to Shanghai, China July 5-8. Basketball without Borders Americas will take place July 31-Aug. 3 in São Paulo, Brazil and Basketball without Borders Africa will return to Johannesburg , South Africa Sept. 5-9. (www.nba.com....9_eng.html)

Standing up for journalism 5 November 2007 The freedom of the press and the freedom of journalists to do their job are in everyone's best interest, writes the President of the International Federation of Journalists for amnesty.org as Europe marks Stand Up for Journalism day. (www.amnesty.org..../uk?page=1)