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| A Country on the Mend |
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Laura Hastings
University of Missouri-Columbia
Published Monday, July 21 |
| Yerevan, Armenia -- Diana told me that as a three-year-old, she could remember her older sister doing her homework by candlelight as electricity and running water were scarce. After thousands of years of fighting, the Armenians are finally free. |
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| Surfing Swansea |
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Jessica Cuffman
University of Ohio
Published Monday, July 21 |
| Swansea, Wales―His head hangs a bit as blonde hair flops across his eyes, masking him as a California wave-rider. But the air feels a little too cool. And daylight is rapidly disappearing even though it’s only mid-afternoon. Instead of board shorts, he sports a thick wetsuit complete with boots and gloves. |
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| Saturday July 26 |
Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Tokyo, Japan |
In 1732, Japan was plagued with disease and starvation. As a result, the population was drastically reduced. The next year, the Shogun held a ceremony along the Sumida River to rid the city of disease and for prayer. Now a popular festival held yearly, it is the oldest fireworks festival
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| Posted by Angeli Chawla on Sunday June 08 2008 |
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| shopping |
Vivo City
Singapore, Singapore |
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One of the largest malls in Singapore, Vivo City consists of about four floors of shopping, restaurants, and even beauty salons. It is easy to get lost in this sprawling paradise for shopaholics, but don't miss the best feature: outdoor rooftop patio. With its park-like landscaping complete with water fountains,
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| Posted by Nicole Wong on Wednesday July 02 2008 |
| food |
Harbour Sushi by Jessica Festa
Sydney, Australia |
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Looking for cheap and delicious sushi? Harbour Sushi is the perfect place for you. All rolls are only $2, with reasonably priced box selections as well. They also have a $2 lunch box special. I reccomend the salmon and avacado roll, but with a variety of choices, from shrimp avacado
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| Posted by Jessica Festa on Monday June 23 2008 |
| nightlife |
Puggs Mahones
Melbourne, Australia |
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Living in the college bubble, it is far too easy to get trapped in the college pub scene. Puggs is a staple of college life—no-frills, hearty atmosphere, and flowing taps. When sojourning into the city for nightlife seems akin to crossing the Sahara—never fear, Puggs will quench your thirst. It’s
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| Posted by Dana Liebelson on Monday June 09 2008 |
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