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Using Microfinance for Redemption in Kenya

By Danielle Nierenberg on September 8, 2010 in Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Photos, Videos

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Sam Daley-Harris, founder of RESULTS, an international citizens’ lobby to create political momentum to end poverty and the Microcredit Summit Campaign which brings small loans and other financial services to those most in need, spoke...

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On Philosophy: A Partially Examined Life

By Renee Blodgett on September 8, 2010 in All Countries, Featured, Photos

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An interesting post over at Open Culture (love this blog). Philosophy: A Partially Examined Life. In the piece, he says of his experience of philosophy from his studies at university: "we loved philosophy but preferred...

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Al Fresco Dining Weather (Finally) Arrives in SF

By Laura Del Rosso on September 8, 2010 in California, Featured, North America, Photos, San Francisco/Bay Area, USA

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The coldest summer in memory didn't put a damper on one of the best new events in San Francisco: Off the Grid. Part of the food cart/truck movement to offer relatively inexpensive street food in...

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Myoga (Japanese Ginger), Hard to Find in the U.S.

By Naomi Kuwabara on September 8, 2010 in Asia, Japan, Photos

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Myoga a rarity in the US and even in California, I can hardly find it at the Japanese grocery store unless it's in season. My friend grows it in her front yard under some bushes...

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Artist Interview: Faith Winthrop’s Life of Singing

By Deborah Crooks on September 8, 2010 in California, North America, Photos, San Francisco/Bay Area, USA

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I first went to Faith Winthrop for a voice lesson several years ago when Jacqui Naylor tipped me off to the great jazz singer who calls San Francisco home. Faith has performed around the globe,...

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Banos’ New Casa del Abuelo Art Hotel & Restaurant

By Renee Blodgett on September 8, 2010 in Ecuador, Featured, Lodging, Photos, Quito, South America

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Casa del Abuelo Art Hotel & Restaurant doesn't look elaborate from the street - in fact, you may not even know it's a hotel because it's set in a gorgeous old two story house surrounded...

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The TEDx Phenomenon: Hong Kong

By Gino Yu on September 8, 2010 in Asia, China, Events, Featured, Hong Kong, Photos

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What started out as an annual conference dubbed an "extended dinner party" 26 years ago has become a global phenomenon.  Over the past several years, I've enjoyed attending the TED Conference, watching TED talks online,...

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Go, See, Eat and Do This Week in New Orleans

By Sloane Berrent on September 8, 2010 in Events, Louisiana, New Orleans, North America, Photos, USA

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GO Welcome to one of the best weekly dance party’s in New Orleans, 80’s Night at One Eyed Jacks. Every Thursday they host a major dance party that never disappoints! The venue and atmosphere are...

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