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I am a teacher, journalist and media producer. Just about one month ago today I returned home after a four month voyage circumnavigating the globe on the Semester at Sea. Along with about 30 other college and university faculty, I taught and mentored students

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Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Are citizen journalists more trustworthy than professional journalists?: 1 of 17

CITIZEN VERSUS PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS: IS ONE MORE TRUSTWORTHY THAN THE OTHER? A CITIZEN ARMY The image of an army of citizens toting cameras and notebooks, pursuing politicians and seeking out corruption is not what comes to mind when I think of citizen journalism. But what I think and what you think may be two totally di...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Strategies for healthy holiday eating: 1 of 9

Enjoy the Holidays Without Gaining Weight Are you worried about gaining weight during the upcoming holiday season? Take heart! You can enjoy the holidays while maintaining your weight. Here's how *Diets don't work. Unless you permanently change how and what you eat, you'll just regain what you lost and more. Instead, choose ...
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture Comparing the Chinese and Japanese cultures: 1 of 7

The Middle Kingdom versus The Land of the Rising Sun Flower arranging or foot binding? Yen or Yuan? The Great Wall or The Great Buddha? How is Japanese culture different from Chinese culture? We Westerners can be quite ethnocentric when it comes to Asian cultures. We often make the mistake of lumping them all together like s...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: I never thought I would do this at 50: 6 of 40

My Semester at Sea: I Never Thought I Would Circumnavigate the Globe on a Ship With 735 College Students in my 50's I am a member of a very small club-the 1% of people who have circumnavigated the globe. I did this in my 50's. You can, too. Here's how. My 50th Birthday: A Revelation When I turned 50 I threw myself a big part...
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball News & Opinion If I ran the Boston Red Sox: 1 of 6

IF I RAN THE BOSTON RED SOX: MY FIVE YEAR PLAN OK, so I grew up in Boston and am a long suffering fan. I am a also a card carrying member of Red Sox Nation. These are my credentials: *I hate the Yankees (except for Derek Jeter) as all loyal Sox fans do. *I remember the champagne as it was uncorked in the Red Sox locker room,...
Travel > Asia Destinations What to visit in Beijing, China: 2 of 10

THE BEST OF BEIJING 2008 What to See, Where to go, What to do Are you headed to the Olympic Games or considering a trip to China? About two million visitors are expected in Beijing for the games which. begin on August 8 and run through August 24. Learn more about summer travel to this ancient and intriguing capital IMAGINING...
Travel > Asia Destinations For westerners traveling to Asia, is it better to vacation in China or Japan?: 2 of 10

China or Japan? It all depends on what you are looking for and how open you are to what you find. Are you a tourist or a traveler? If you are new to Asia and simply want a taste of it, dip your toe into Japan. You will not be disappointed. But, if you seek a challenge and truly want to travel some back roads and experience a...
Sports & Recreation > Olympics Best opening ceremonies of the summer Olympics: 1 of 5

Bravo Beijing: 2008: Breathtaking, Beautiful, the Best Beijing is the best Opening Ceremonies of the summer Olympics. It is 8/008, a day and time chosen for good fortune in the Chinese calendar. And good fortune it is as the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 games connect this ancient culture to the modern world. As the Opening...
Business > Human Resources Tips for winning the job search competition: 1 of 4

WINNING THE JOB SEARCH You have just lost your job. Maybe you were laid off, even fired. Either way, it hurts. Your self esteem is shattered and the bills are piling up. You're stressed and maybe a bit shell shocked. You don't know where to turn or what to do. You may think you will never work again. Take heart. You will. He...
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Wild and wacky town festival ideas: 8 of 28

American Staycations: Wild and Wacky Festival in Your Own Hometown High Gasoline Prices Ruining Your Travel Plans? Try a Wild and Wacky Festival Staycation How would you like to go to a blindfold rowboat race or a local version of the World Pillow Fighting Championship? Maybe a Rattlesnake Contest, a Rotten Sneaker Competiti...