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A Chat with F.ounder’s Paddy Cosgrave

By Renee Blodgett on November 10, 2010 in Dublin, Europe, Events, Ireland, Photos, Videos

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Below, F.ounders organizer and producer Paddy Cosgrave talks to me about the history behind the event, how it got started, and his vision for the future. The chat took place at a 150 year old...

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Are Some of Us Meant to Wander?

By Andrea Spirov on November 10, 2010 in All Countries, Featured, Photos

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Travel is, perhaps, the non-fiction literary genre with the most possibilities. A travel writer can tell stories of places, people, food, thoughts, feelings, politics, news, events, how to get there, when to go, what sights...

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Cambodia’s Angkor Wat

By Rick Politz and Sara Damergi on November 10, 2010 in Asia, Cambodia, Photos

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Angkor Wat is looked upon by many, particularly the people of Cambodia, as the 8th Wonder of the World. A fictional term used by some to compare something 'wonderous' to the 7 ACTUAL wonders of...

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Woman Sentenced to Death in Pakistan for Defaming Prophet

By Renee Blodgett on November 10, 2010 in Asia, Lahore, Pakistan, Photos

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Asia Bibi has been sentenced to death 'for blasphemy'. Asia Bibi, a 45-year-old mother-of-five, denies blasphemy and told investigators that she was being persecuted for her faith in a country where Christians face routine harassment and...

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Drunken Sluts Are Still Drunken Sluts Whether in a Jock or a Thong

By Renee Blodgett on November 10, 2010 in Europe, North America, Photos, USA

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"In the ’50s, Marilyn made it chic to be smart. Now Sarah makes it chic to be ignorant." I was going to do a riff on Susan Faludi's article in Harper's, American Electra, Feminism's Ritual Matricide. The "old" feminists grump...

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Bees Awards: Showcasing Social Media From Around The World

By Tom Foremski on November 10, 2010 in California, North America, Photos, San Francisco/Bay Area, USA

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I enjoyed the Bees Awards gala evening at the fabulous Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco. It was well attended and a well dressed crowd, making a nice change from the typical geek events...

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The Coolest, Hippest, Greatest Pubs in Dublin

By Renee Blodgett on November 10, 2010 in British Isles, Dublin, Europe, Featured, Ireland, Photos

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The best pubs or cafes in any city is a combination of two things: how popular they are -- in other words, how many people, including tourists go there again and again, and secondly, a...

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Chinese Noodle Soup in New York City 面汤 or 麵湯

By Robert Aiudi on November 10, 2010 in Featured, New York, New York City, North America, Photos, USA

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As a crisp Autumn chill falls over New York City, my mind wanders to one of my favorite food items. Chinese Noodle Soup. In the chillier months, there are few things as satisfying as going...

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