Protests and Painted Walls
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico has a long history of political graffiti. In 1994 the Zapatista Army of National Liberation used San Cristobal as a starting city for their revolution. From the jungle they released their six “Declarations of the Lacandon Jungle” calling Mexicans to take up arms against the government, then peaceful [...]
Anti Diamond Poster Now Available
Wednesday, July 11th, 2007I made this poster a long time ago and after reading a blog about conflict diamonds at Sprol.com I wanted to post the poster. So here it is, just click on the pic or the link and print it. Oh p.s. it was made to print 11×17″ but should work on anything smaller.
or click here
Country Count 139 and Falling
Friday, July 6th, 2007While listening to NPR’s “Talk of the Nation,” I was reminded how small the world is becoming. Just yesterday, according to the U.S. State Department there were 193 countries, the U.N. reported 192 and now I’m hearing we’re down to 139 recognized countries. What happened to those 43 countries? Where did they go? [...]
What becomes of the little Guatemalan Baby?
Friday, April 27th, 2007Kate and I arrived in Antigua yesterday and have been working through all the hitches associated with first time travelers and backpackers…except we’re really experienced at it…strange, I know. So far we have made every mistake in the book except for counting our money in public (don’t think I didn’t have to tell Kate to [...]
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