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China battles Yellow Sea oil spill

josh — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:25:00 +0000

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Chinese authorities are struggling to contain the environmental and economic damage of a major oil spill in the Yellow sea which began last Friday.

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It seems that this day and age the earth is rife with environmental destruction. What can one person do in the face of such disasters? I think the first and most important thing the individual can do is engage in discussion and actively face the reality of the situation. Changing your purchasing habits, volunteering, giving money to environmental agencies and pressuring our elected officials are among the actions that are immediately available to the average person.
And when the oil washes up on your beach? You roll up your sleeves and use your bare hands.

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Obama: More Troops to Aghanistan; Timetable to Leave

josh — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:18:01 +0000

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Pres. Barack Obama ordered an additional 30,000 U.S. troops into Afghanistan and pledges to an impatient nation to begin withdrawing American forces in 18 months.

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President Obama’s decision will likely be subject to much controversy and debate. Earlier this year Obama made travel to Cuba easier but Matador editor Julie Schwietert suggest; Americans Afraid of Travel?: Response to Obama Trip Suggests “Yes”

Sri Lanka: Notes from a War on Terror

josh — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:08:42 +0000

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Vanguard correspondent Mariana van Zeller travels to Sri Lanka during the final days of the country’s civil war to see how one of the world’s most powerful insurgencies, the Tamil Tigers, was finally defeated.

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The troubled nation of Sri Lanka is a little-visited country full of mystery. Brave New Traveler tells of a visit to a Sri Lankan tea estate and Trips gives us 9 Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka. Another great resource to discover Sri Lanka are Matador Community member blogs. Explore the hill country and do a little rock climbing and delve into some sacred caves.

A Decade in 7 Minutes

josh — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:04:17 +0000

Newsweek rewinds the first 10 years of the new century, reminding you of the best, worst, and unforgettable moments. From the moment the ball dropped the first decade of the 21st century has, for better or worse, proven to be an interesting one!

Keep up with the news that affects travelers at Matador Pulse. Pulse keeps you up to speed on the goings on of the Network and the world at large. Pulse sparked a lively discussion with Paying Money to Murder: Russian Luxury Yachts Offer Pirate Hunting Cruises and answers the question; What’s going on in… Japan?

So what noteworthy event do you think was left out of the video? Let us know in the comments!

Forest of Ecstacy

josh — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:04:30 +0000

WHAT/WHEREDeep in a remote Cambodian rainforest, criminals are setting up illegal factories to produce safrole oil, the raw ingredient for ecstasy. Adam Yamaguchi joins armed forest rangers on a search and destroy mission.

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The worlds drugs often come from the poorest countries. Traveling through these regions you can certainly be exposed to temptation and danger, read Cocaine Bars: A Latin American Adventure or Playing with Fire? for Matador founder Ross Borden’s thoughts on Bolivia’s drug culture. If you find it hard to be good, then be careful,you certainly don’t want to get caught with drugs abroad. However, if more countries follow Mexico’s lead and legalize…then getting caught won’t be an issue!

Bhutan ~ Lost in Democracy

josh — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:41:54 +0000

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Between India and Tibet, the kingdom of Bhutan has long been shrouded in mystery. This year, it will transform itself from an absolute monarchy to a parliamentary democracy — a move that leaves many young Bhutanese puzzled and uneasy.

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The kingdom of Bhutan has long been shrouded in mystery. It’s a lushly forested land policy is guided by “Gross National Happiness”. Ian MacKenzie weighs in with The Last Shangri-La: Bhutan Grapples With Rapid Westernization.
Get inspired to take your journal to the next level with Running Across Bhutan, the Journal Pages of Tony Robinson-Smith.
Thinking of heading to Bhutan? Read Trekking the Sacred Mountains of Bhutan at Matador Trips first.

Inside Afghanistan: Part 1

josh — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:43:25 +0000

WHAT/WHEN
The BBC’s Ben Anderson spends 24 hours in Afghanistan’s bloody Helmand Province and walks into a firefight.

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With no end in sight for the American-Afghan war many commentators discuss The Costs of War. But have you wondered ‘Could I Be A War Photographer?’ Follow the military exploits of the US in BNT’s From Iraq To Samoa: The Traveler’s Guide To Outposts Of The American Empire.And join 8 Noble Peace Prize Laureates in discussing how leadership can end war.