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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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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values I never thought I would do this at 50!: 1 of 42
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 pa... More..
Arts & Humanities > Citizen Journalism Are citizen journalists more trustworthy than professional journalists?: 1 of 14
CITIZEN VERSUS PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS: IS ONE MORE TRUSTWORTHY THAN THE OTHER?A CITIZEN ARMYThe 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 diffe... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Strategies for healthy holiday eating: 1 of 10
Enjoy the Holidays Without Gaining WeightAre 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 he... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball If I ran the Boston Red Sox: 1 of 7
IF I RAN THE BOSTON RED SOX: MY FIVE YEAR PLANOK, 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, rig... More..
Travel > Asia For westerners traveling to Asia, is it better to vacation in China or Japan?: 2 of 13
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 ... More..
Business > Human Resources Tips for winning the job search competition: 1 of 6
WINNING THE JOB SEARCHYou 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. Here ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Summer Olympics Best opening ceremonies of the summer Olympics: 1 of 6
Bravo Beijing: 2008: Breathtaking, Beautiful, the BestBeijing 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 Ce... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) Michelle Obama's fashion statement: 1 of 6
In these tough economic times, will Michelle Obam's fashions lean toward everyday, off the rack fashion designs or will she follow the precedent set by many previous first ladies and wear high fashion couture created by American and European clothing designers?The tall, statuesque First Lady has said that her priority in the ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Wild and wacky town festival ideas: 8 of 32
American Staycations: Wild and Wacky Festival in Your Own HometownHigh Gasoline Prices Ruining Your Travel Plans? Try a Wild and Wacky Festival StaycationHow would you like to go to a blindfold rowboat race or a local version of the World Pillow Fighting Championship? Maybe a RattlesnakeContest, a Rotten Sneaker Competition o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Should the government control talk radio to make it more "balanced"?: 30 of 110
TALK, TALK, TALK... Does Talk Radio Need More Governmental Controls?Talk Radio can be hateful, ridiculous, inane and not worth a "tune in." But does it need to be "balanced" or more regulated than it already is?As a former Talk Radio Producer and free speech advocate, I say no.FCC Rules and RegulationsThe Federal Communicatio... More..