Monthly Archives: February 2011

ctrp369 Modern War over Ancient Land

ctrp369 Modern War over Ancient Land

February 28, 2011

The Preah Vihear temple is piece of world heritage dating back to the 9th century. But the war being fought over who controls it between Combodia and Thailand is going on right now in 2011. This past month saw more fighting between both nation's military, with a number of casualties,...

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My Libyan Student

My Libyan Student

February 27, 2011

In late 2001 I moved to Lisbon, Portugal in search of new adventures, a stronger connection to my roots, and to basically roll the dice and see where life would take me.  Like many children of Portuguese parents who return to Portugal in search of work, I ended up...

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ctrp368 Understanding Restorative Justice

ctrp368 Understanding Restorative Justice

February 22, 2011

Restorative Justice (RJ) isn't a new idea but in the modern day world of criminal justice, few people know about the tremendous impact it is having in different parts of the world. In an era where everyone likes to talk about being tough on crime and locking away...

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2 Days to Uganda Elections

2 Days to Uganda Elections

February 16, 2011

We are less than 2 days from presidential elections in Uganda, a place that already is regularly left out of the front pages and trending topics in many parts of the world.  When you add to its usual lack of coverage the fact that right now whatever international news...

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ctrp367 Reflections on Revolutions

ctrp367 Reflections on Revolutions

February 14, 2011

It is a new day in Egypt. You've heard about the tools, you've heard about the youth, but what happened and what happens in not only the region but in places like the United States.  What do Egypt and the United States have in common and could youth in...

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