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ctrp330 Thoughts on Upcoming Siberia Journey and More

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
ctrp330 Thoughts on Upcoming Siberia Journey and More

In less than one month I will be in Siberia, at the University of Tomsk where I will be guest lecturing for a few days. After that I will set off to several parts of Siberia and eventually if all goes well, on to Mongolia.  The following podcast, instead of the usual interview style... »

Dangerous Lobbying

Sunday, March 14, 2010
Dangerous Lobbying

Lobbying is a strange practice when we’re talking about how a government works.  In theory, lobbying is what citizens can do to try and influence what their representatives do; write a letter, make a phone call, organize a meeting or rally… in some way, you’re lobbying your government.  But... »

bmtv106 Student Revolt in the US

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
bmtv106 Student Revolt in the US

After the mass student uprising all across Europe in late 2009, the movement has awoken all across the United States this month. Students, faculty, and staff began walking out of their classes and holding marches and rallies at University campuses across the nation.  With the lack of support and... »


Dutch Municipal Elections Article

Sunday, March 7, 2010
Dutch Municipal Elections Article

The following is an excerpt from a piece I wrote this past week for the Guardian CiF, to read the full text, click the link below: The media have recycled the same headlines following Dutch... »

ctrp329 Iceland, The Journalist Refuge

Thursday, March 4, 2010
ctrp329 Iceland, The Journalist Refuge

It took an economic meltdown, but Iceland is now taking steps that will transform the country into a place where journalism and publishing in general will more protected than anywhere else in the world.... »

Spike in Airline Prices

Sunday, February 28, 2010
Spike in Airline Prices

The last night of February 2010 has me looking forward and asking the difficult questions about just what I’m going to focus on, push myself to do that is new and innovative, and where... »