In 2002, criminal charges were brought against five Roman Catholic priests in and around Boston. This spark brought to light thousands of cases of sexual abuse across the nation and around the world. Amidst cover-ups,...
These fish obviously aren’t carp (koi). But I thought I could attempt a clever play (or moderately clever) on the term for the medical problem of carpal tunnel syndrome.
This particular photo was taken without using...
If you’re looking at the prospect of a 13 hour train ride, always be dubious of the ticket that cost a mere 100 RMB. For that price, the journey is guaranteed to be an uncomfortable...
Fantasea is one of the better tourist attractions to see while vacationing in Phuket (see a fire long-exposure picture from a previous entry). If you’re looking for another tourist attraction besides Fantasea, the Simon Cabaret...
Silicon Cape is a new event in South Africa started by investors and entrepreneurs who have spent time in Silicon Valley.
More than an event, it's a brand, an idea that everyone could 'rally around' in...
Women from Canada and from the USA have joined me this week to tour Provence. Provence is known for its breath-taking sceneries, its historical hilltop villages and its art. We saw all that, but its...
I’m taking the San Francisco Food Bank’s Hunger Challenge – trying to feed my husband (the Bottomless Pit) and myself for just $4 each per day. And, newsflash! Thanks to thousands who twittered these hunger...
Each year, in the UK, at least 75,000 youngsters experience homelessness. One in three attempt suicide - sometimes successfully. And one in seven are physically or sexually assaulted.
Tomorrow, folks in England will be joining people...
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