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Outside: Snowboarding, hiking, camping, growing vegetables, cheering on the Buffs, and playing with our dog (Loki) and two cats (Wee and Roo). Inside: Reading, listening to music and podcasts, researching green companies, editing home videos, and watchiMotto
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The Parallel Lives of Toni Morrison's Sethe and Ralph Ellison's Invisible ManExamination of the similarities that exist between Toni Morrison's Beloved and Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, -
The Parallel Lives of Chris McCandless and SiddharthaAnalysis of the striking similarities between the lives of Chris McCandless (as recounted by Jon Krakauer in Into The Wild) and Siddhartha, Herman Hesse's character from his novel by the same name.
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Pornography and Free SpeechAnalysis of the contemporary views of pornography and their impact on free speech laws in the United States.
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Sikh Temple Literature: Religious PropagandaAnalysis of religious pamphlets I received while visiting a Sikh temple in India. Critique focuses on the literature and its impact as propaganda.
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Cuban Propaganda: Fidel Castro Speaks to Semester at Sea StudentsFidel Castro speaks to 350 American students at the Semester at Sea Welcome Ceremony in Havana, Cuba (January 24, 2003). -
The Sikhs: History, Religion, and Society by W.H. McLeod: Book ReviewReview of W.H. McLeod's comprehensive work on the history of Sikh culture. (Columbia University Press, 1989. 161 pages.)
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Chandelier Drive-Thru TreeComplete with gift shop, the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree is one of many tree-themed attractions that dot The Avenue of The Giants (also called the Redwood Highway), which runs alongside Highway 101 for about forty miles from Garberville to Pepperwood.
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Varanasi, India - Floating Down the GangesCalled the 'city of lights,' Varanasi has been a cultural and religious capital in India for thousands of years. The city is said to have been founded by Shiva, and as one of the seven sacred cities, remains one of the most important pilgrimage destinations for Hindus. -
Moab Utah Slideshow - Photo Essay of Arches National ParkArches National Park offers some of the most remarkable geological sights found anywhere in the United States. It's also one of the easiest National Parks to see, whether on foot, horseback, or even by car. -
Midland, Michigan's Best Kept Secret: The Old Pine Tree in Barstow Woods ParkIf you climb all the way up and get to the very top, you'll find that there are two natural pine bough seats in the top of this old tree. Even for first-time visitors, it's obvious where to put your butt down so that you don't go tumbling over backward. -
Cat vs. DogRoo the kitten just won't leave Loki alone. I think I even saw an uppercut at the end. -
Cat vs. DogRoo the kitten tries to chase down Loki. And then put him in a headlock. -
Cat BloopersRoo's back in the sink for some more hilarity. -
Dear Dogs and Cats: A Letter to the PetsA letter to the pets that will be appreciated by anyone who lives with cats or dogs. -
Cat in Garbage DisposalCheck out Roo (the kitten) in the garbage disposal. No, not being mangled. Just digging for some broccoli. -
Information Control: Rupert Murdoch and the Media MogulsToday, more than ever, our national climate and economy is determined by our access to one thing: information. Companies who control the distribution of information have developed into some of the most lucrative businesses in the world.
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Japanese Propaganda: Loudspeaker VansIn Japan, loudspeaker vans attempt break through the clutter and create recognition for political candidates. The propagandists hope that come election time the simple message will be remembered after everything else has been forgotten. -
Moral Isolationism and The Samurai TsujigiriMoral isolationism is the belief that no one can ever understand any culture except his or her own. -
Crime & Punishment in AmericaIn the last twenty years the criminal justice system has swelled to gargantuan size. Both the amount of money spent to maintain our penal system and the number of individuals currently under state supervision have both ballooned exponentially.
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The Boston MassacreThrough the use of propaganda, American Whig leaders used the dispute in Boston to inspire feelings of distrust and hatred toward British troops, Parliament, and the entire English empire.
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White Noise by Don DeLillo: A Scathing Cultural CritiqueWhite Noise is a scathing critique on contemporary culture that uses the everyday language of buzzwords, special discounts, and limited time offers to create a world of fear and anxiety.
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Pornography in AmericaPornography is certainly not the most liked or well respected form of entertainment, but it is certainly not immoral.
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Travel Journal: Varanasi, IndiaHindus believe that bathing in the Ganges will cleanse their hearts and souls. It's a beautiful thought, but hard to accept from a river of trash that stinks of sewage and shines like motor oil. -
An Evolving Democracy: The United StatesAt no other time in the 200-year history of the United States has there been a greater opportunity for people to be involved in the evolution of democracy.
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Travel Journal: Salvador, BrazilObservations of culture made while tumbling down a highway outside Salvador, Brazil.