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Not Everyone Will Become A Surf Goddess (And Why That?s Okay)

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Not Everyone Will Become A Surf Goddess (And Why That?s Okay)

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I’m in Nicaragua, wearing a new swimsuit, paddling away from a deserted beach.

I graduated college with a hankering to travel. A contact in Nicaragua offered me free room and board to teach English, with a bonus of daily surf lessons.

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Will Religion Prevent Us From Saving The Planet?

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Will Religion Prevent Us From Saving The Planet?

Watching the world burn / Photo Kwest

It is not an exaggeration to say that nearly half the American population is eagerly anticipating the end of the world.

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Petroleum is vitally important to each and every single aspect of modern human civilization. It not only runs our vehicles, but it’s also manufactured into our plastics and it’s what makes our huge factory farms possible.

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When Will Online Writing Get The Respect It Deserves?

Publishing online is still viewed as less “legitimate” than publishing printed words on the physical page.

When Will Online Writing Get The Respect It Deserves?

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The Internet has made it much easier for writers to break into the world of publishing. As an aspiring writer myself, I’ve spent countless hours exploring every website imaginable, all of which promise the key to success.

Websites such as Matador Travel, Transitions Abroad, and EditRED provide opportunities to hone your journalistic endeavors.

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Will The Coming U.S. Recession Lead To Reflection?

Too much economic growth under the Wall Street model is not good. It is rapacious and deadly.

Will The Coming U.S. Recession Lead To Reflection?

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Bad times for the United States economy.

Consumer spending is down. Economic growth is turning negative. We??re headed for a recession. Our politicians are desperate to solve this problem, to squeeze a few more micro-points of economic growth out of the American people.

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How Travel Will Save The World

How Travel Will Save The World

Spread throughout the world, spanning every region and boundary, is a vast, borderless nation.

Every year, millions migrate to this nation, with language and customs from the farthest reaches of the planet. Its population flows with the seasons, natural and political; though remarkably diverse, all cultures meet here within a single tradition.

And no matter how it may grow or shrink, it can never disappear entirely. And there is always room for one more.

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How Local Self-Reliance Will Overthrow The System

How Local Self-Reliance Will Overthrow The System

As humans, we have basic needs for food, shelter, medicine, and a few durable goods like clothing, tools and cooking implements.

The quality of our food, our shelter and our medicines all go to promote our health. To be healthy means to be free of disease and sickness, to be strong and energetic, and to live a long life. Beyond this, we pretty much just want to have a good time.

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Have Dog, Will Travel: Tips For Taking Your Pet On The Road

Have Dog, Will Travel: Tips For Taking Your Pet On The Road

In his short life, my dog Norman (a.k.a. “Norm”) has marked his territory in two foreign countries and almost all the states east of the Mississippi.

He recently flew back from Guatemala and looks forward to a bit of a rest before his next journey. Right now, he is sniffing a cat’s butt.

The first question many people ask about Norm is how we manage to travel with him. Certainly his size assists in this process, but many people are curious as to how to prepare to take a pet on the road. There seems to be a self-defeatist attitude about traveling with pets, whether it is the cost of care or the bureaucracy involved with crossing borders.

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Once in a Blue Moon?.. It?s time again, the IRB Rugby World Cup 2007 will kick off September 07 in France!

Once in a Blue Moon….. It’s time again, the IRB Rugby World Cup 2007 will kick off September 7 th?in France!? We’re set to bring you up-to-speed and hope you will enjoy Rugby’s finest competitors.

1. History

Held every 4 (four) years, starting in 1987, the victors are awarded The William Webb Ellis trophy; named after the British schoolboy credited with the invention of the game.

2. Where?

Mostly hosted by the French this year (44 matches); Wales and Scotland will host 4 (four) and 2 (two) matches respectively.

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