I first came to Montreal in 1969. I was then in graduate school at LSU, and had some time off, so decided to drive up from Baton Rouge to Montreal with a stop to catch Woodstock. To quote: We heard some rumors about Woodstock being kind of crowded and maybe even a mess, with a storm approaching. Interstate 87 went directly to Montreal, almost 400 miles away. At Kingston, only about ten miles from Woodstock, we saw that the traffic to get off was a problem, so we continued on to Montreal. That's one of the better decisions I've ever made. Then again, we missed three days that defined my generation. Maybe I should have made that turn off the freeway. I had just escaped the draft by re-becoming a student towards a PhD in biochemical engineering. I wasn't adventurous enough . So back to our current trip, checked out of the Azamara Journey and caught a cab to the Le Centre Sheraton Montreal , which is in the center of ...
According to Google AI: The war between the U.S.-Israel coalition and Iran is currently in a severe economic stalemate after a temporary 60-day ceasefire expired in August 2026 . Direct military strikes have largely paused, and the conflict now centers on a naval blockade and heavy financial isolation. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] Current Situation Highlights Economic Warfare: President Trump announced a massive package of new sanctions, describing it as a "crushing economic operation" and an "economic D-Day" designed to completely isolate Iran's financial and digital assets. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] Strait of Hormuz Blockade: The U.S. Navy is enforcing a strict naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, having redirected dozens of commercial cargo ships. While Iran has discussed a limited, temporary shipping route with Oman, the main waterway remains restricted and heavily monitored by U.S. forces. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] Stalled Diplomacy: Formal negotiations between Washington and Teh...