From my column at the Washington Times Communities: One of the things I loved the most about living near Philadelphia for a few years—along with Pat’s cheese steaks and the Italian Market— were the city’s ubiquitous murals. read more: ArbiterNews.com Related articles Mural Painting at Made in America (centeredonart.wordpress.com) Smart Element Added To Mural Arts […]
Category Archives: Communities @ The Washington Times
October
10
Philadelphia’s Murals: The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program Changes the Face of Philly
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September
24
Ciclovía: closing major roads on Sundays for bicycle and pedestrian traffic
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From my column at the Washington Times Communities: WASHINGTON, DC, September 22, 2012 – Every Sunday from 7 am to 2 pm, 121 kilometers of main streets and thoroughfares in Bogotá, Colombia–a city of almost 8 million people–are closed to vehicular traffic to allow the city’s residents to bike, jog, roller-skate, skateboard, and stroll. There […]
September
16
Micro Libraries: Promoting literacy on a street corner near you
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From the Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON DC September 16, 2012 –Recently American public libraries have been closing or facing deep budget cuts. At the same time, micro libraries have been popping up around the country. Some are in the shape of a birdhouse or doghouse, some in the shape if a traditional English phone booth. […]
September
04
Thinking of a New Pet? Why Pet Adoption Should be Your First Option
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FROM THE WASHINGTON TIMES COMMUNITIES: I grew up with dogs at home and naturally, when I moved out to college, I wanted a dog of my own. I wanted a perfect puppy and bought a Miniature Schnauzer at a pet store on Lexington Avenue in New York City, kind of on impulse. Luckily, we were […]
August
23
The erosion of Roe v. Wade
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From my column in The Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON, August 22, 2012 — Abortion has heated up again as a topic of presidential politics. Incendiary comments and campaign promises to outlaw abortion have flooded the airwaves. However, despite Todd Akin’s controversial comments and Mitt Romney’s position on the issue, which for now have no real impact […]
August
19
Aokigahara, Japan’s Suicide Forest
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From my column in The Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON, August 19, 2012 – Aokigahara forest is unusually dark, quiet, and still. The vegetation is extremely dense; the numerous trees block out most of the light, even in the middle of the day. The trees also block the wind, and there is little wildlife to be seen or […]
August
19
How My Bike Changed My Life
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From my column in The Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON, August 14, 2012 – I never thought I would make this statement but on a day-to-day basis, I would rather do without my car than my bike. Me And My Bike I have never been into exercising or fitness. The only sports I have ever liked are those I […]
August
19
Chavela Vargas, 93, dies in Mexico
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From my column in The Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON, AUGUST 7, 2012 – Chavela Vargas, at the age of 93, transcended this life, as befits a person regarded by many as a Shaman. Vargas was widely known for her songs. A plaintive, scratchy voice comes through the speakers and seems to cling to the air as Chavela […]
August
19
What’s in a (network) name?
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WASHINGTON, DC, August 6, 2012 – Nowadays, it seems like almost every other household and business has its own wireless network. Just turn on your phone or laptop at a café or even in your own home, and up pops a list of available networks. Many people still use the name that came with their […]
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