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15 years ago @ Matador Change - The Increasing Cost Of... · 0 replies · +1 points

$20,000! And I'm assuming that was only for a few weeks. If an organization is "charging" you that much to volunteer, rest assured the money is NOT going where it's needed. I mean, if you opt to pay that much as a donation, more power to you. But if that's the org's standard fee...put that money towards a grad degree and start your own nonprofit.

15 years ago @ Matador Life - Tea v. Coffee: Which O... · 0 replies · +1 points

I think the fact that tea is less addictive is what makes it less appealing. I don't NEED my morning tea, but when I get that first coffee sip of the day...ahhhhhh. Coffee for life!

15 years ago @ Matador Goods - Timeless Classics at P... · 0 replies · +1 points

Very nice, gotta love that public domain law. This is a great idea.

15 years ago @ Matador Trips - 4 St. Patrick's Day Ce... · 0 replies · +1 points

It's funny how some traditions gain a global following, isn't it? In this case, I think all the beer helps. :)

15 years ago @ Matador Pulse - The Battle for Pascua ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Related article recently in the NYT about the relationship between climate, privatized water, and mining in the Atacama...a shocking read: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/15/world/americas/...

15 years ago @ Matador Goods - Essential Gear for You... · 0 replies · +1 points

Wow, comprehensive list!

15 years ago @ Matador Nights - This is the most creat... · 0 replies · +1 points

Very, very cool. I'd have to agree with the title of this post.

15 years ago @ Matador Nights - World's Best Barbecue · 0 replies · +1 points

I can vouch for the uniqueness of the Mongolian tradition. Picture holding a scalding, greasy rock in one hand while shoveling scalding, greasy meat into your mouth with the other. Delicious but a little frightening.

15 years ago @ Matador Change - 6 Ecological Disasters... · 0 replies · +1 points

Title is right on--I'd only heard of 2 of these.

The SE Asia picture brings back memories of the terrible "yellow haze" of Gobi sand and Chinese pollution that drifts over Korea each April. Shocking stuff!

15 years ago @ Travelers Notebook - Notes On Receiving Con... · 0 replies · +1 points

Very cool that you both got to contribute to this. I have to get my hands on a copy before I head down there in June!

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