Monthly Archives: July 2011

Peeling Layers of Dubai

Peeling Layers of Dubai

July 14, 2011

Almost one year since my first ever visit to Dubai last summer, I find myself here again for a few days in preparation of a new project in Afghanistan.  The details of the project I will leave to an upcoming post. The details of my days in Dubai is...

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ctrp383 Abortion in America (2011 Update)

ctrp383 Abortion in America (2011 Update)

July 11, 2011

The violence and threats occasionally are reported about in the mainstream media. The threats to funding have also grabbed headlines this year. Almost two years since the murder of Dr. Tiller, what is the state of abortion in the United States? For those who perform the procedure. For those...

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I’m a Security Risk

I’m a Security Risk

July 8, 2011

The tall blonde blue-suited airport security worker keeps looking down at his screen and up at my face in suspicion, "So you work for who?" I try to explain my different jobs as a citizen journalist, but he only seems to listen to half of what I say. From...

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Your 4th of July, Not Mine

July 4, 2011

It's is the first time in many years that I am back in the US during the 4th of July celebrations.  While I enjoy a BBQ with friends and family today, I'll also not forget the powerful words of Frederick Douglass back in 1852.  In this video entry I...

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