Archive for July, 2007

bm216 My Mother’s Tradition of Rebellion and Challenge

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

My mother went to school at a time in Portugal where you weren’t supposed to question or challenge a very sexist, classist, and politically repressive nation. Yet throughout her education she took on one challenge after another, making it her tradition to fight against the rules and the limits placed upon her. This podcast... »

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Watch them in Cambodia

Monday, July 30th, 2007
Watch them in Cambodia

I’m still not fully recovered from several days of wedding, but thankfully I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with pioneer videoblogger Ryanne during her travels (with Jay of course) in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. Instead of listing the large amount of reasons I recommend her posts, I’ll just say that it is inspiring... »

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Dishwasher Pete on the Late Show

Sunday, July 29th, 2007
Dishwasher Pete on the Late Show

While it may not qualify as citizen reporting, anyone who’s been reading this blog for some time knows about my friend Dishwasher Pete and his first book that is taking the world by storm. Pete will be a guest on an upcoming podcast where we’ll discuss the world of work, and the future... »

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Radio NL On Zimbabwe

Saturday, July 28th, 2007
Radio NL On Zimbabwe

Much like I do on a daily basis in Amsterdam, this morning I hopped on my bike and rode into town here in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. And much like I do in Amsterdam, I’m sure to load up my mp3 player with recent podcasts so that I can learn about the state... »

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Portuguese in Vietnam

Friday, July 27th, 2007
Portuguese in Vietnam

As I sit down to lunch with my parents at a beachside resort famous for having a huge population that immigrated to Newark, New Jersey, the waitress walks over with a bottle of wine. “This one is compliments of the gentlemen sitting in the back of the restaurant.” My dad is already smiling as... »

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