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Krabi Sunset

By Damon Billian on October 9, 2009 in Asia, Photos, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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Krabi is actually one of my favorite places to visit on a regular basis in Thailand. It was quite windy on this day, with a thunderstorm both just approaching and clearing, so it was one...

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Crisis Management: How Rules Have Changed With Advent of New Media

By Renee Blodgett on October 8, 2009 in North America, Photos, USA

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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,...

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“Carp-al” Tunnel Syndrome at Fantasea

By Damon Billian on October 7, 2009 in Asia, Photos, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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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...

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Beijing: A City of Contrasts

By Rory Keane on October 6, 2009 in Asia, Beijing, China, Photos

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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...

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Not to Be Missed: The Fantasea Show in Phuket

By Damon Billian on October 3, 2009 in Asia, Events, Photos, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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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...

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Cape Town: The Silicon Valley of Africa?

By Renee Blodgett on October 2, 2009 in Africa, Cape Town, Photos, South Africa, Southern Africa

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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...

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Touring the natural beauty of Provence

By Jackie Grandchamps on October 2, 2009 in Europe, France, Photos, Provence/Riviera

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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...

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The 2009 Hunger Challenge Day 6: Leftover and over

By Gayle Keck on October 2, 2009 in All Countries, California, North America, Photos, San Francisco/Bay Area, USA

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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...

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