The name Baghdad tends to give rise to visions of war and relentless instability. But this is not always the case. In a suburb of Istanbul, on a road of the same name (known locally as Bağdat Caddesi), you couldn't be farther away from the sight of violence. At least this was the conclusion I drew from …
10 Traditional Chinese Medicine Exercises to Promote Longevity
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be a bewildering science to make sense out of, and not just for foreigners. Prescriptions offered by TCM gurus are increasingly thought of as archaic to today's younger Chinese, but perhaps that's because they're not old enough yet to soak up the real benefits of the practice. Catching myself at …
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VPNs: Not a Guarantee to Internet Access
When reporting on a story, I typically know that I’m working with an alluring narrative when I suddenly start unearthing new, unexpected topics in the midst of research. There is a boost of adrenaline that comes from the intellectual discovery, which in turn propels the story forward. That’s how a lot of my stories in …
The Many Flavors of Prejudice
The scene of unbridled jubilation broadcast from in front of the White House last Sunday in reaction to Osama bin Laden’s death could have been mistaken for a Fourth of July celebration. American flags flapped around behind reporters speaking over a roaring crowd of revelers; a group of 20-somethings hoisted upon their peers’ shoulders pumped …
Justin Gets Featured in The New York Times
At any given moment, there is information floating around the Internet --- publicly, no less --- about you. It's a natural effect of the digital age that, while some get shivers over the lose of privacy, has made it astronomically easier to disseminate news and communicate. At the bottom of this writing you can even "share" this post …
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