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Update & BBC News Link

A brief update: One interview video will be uploaded tomorrow evening. I believe the BBC News One-Minute World News provides well-balanced reporting of news, hence why I wanted to share it. Top stories on May

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May 29, 2012
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Annual Human Rights Report

“The world changed immeasurably over the course of 2011. Across the Middle East, North Africa, and far beyond, citizens stood up to demand respect for human dignity, more promising economic opportunities, greater political liberties, and

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May 31, 2012
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Euro Crisis & Emerging Stereotypes

Brief Crisis Breakdown Since the onset of the global financial crisis, or Great Recession, in 2007, the Eurozone has feared impending growing global debt levels, as well as sovereign debt within European countries themselves. In

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June 4, 2012
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Remembering Tiananmen

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in Beijing, China. Inflation, a lack of career prospects, the fall of Eastern European communism, and political corruption, are all said to have fueled anger

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June 7, 2012
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Coffee's Uniting Power

A cup of coffee can bridge cultural gaps. At least, that’s what Gizem Salgicil White, founder of Turkayfe.org, believes. Her organization aims to create awareness of Turkish culture, particularly within America. Gizem is a Turkish native,

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June 11, 2012
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Soccer Culture

Soccer, or football in Europe, is a serious social and cultural connector. Fans paint their faces in country flag colors, wear uniforms, and take over bars or each other’s homes by the masses. The best

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June 14, 2012

Tweeting for Sweden

You can “like” a Facebook status. You can “retweet” (RT) a Twitter post, because you find it interesting. You “pin” a photo to Pinterest to display your interests. And in Sweden, if you’re lucky, the

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June 25, 2012
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Young Ugandan Journalist

Meet Jackee Batanda. The London Times headlined her among “19 women shaping the future of Africa.” She’s an editor for the Global Press Institute, and a research and writing fellow at the African Centre for

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July 5, 2012

Celebrating Independence

“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people”- – Pres. Abraham Lincoln “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” –

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August 16, 2012
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The WikiLeaks Commotion

Julian Assange has become a household name for the whistle-blower movement. If you follow international news, you’ll know that he is the leader of the Web site, WikiLeaks. As founder of Wikileaks, a nonprofit media

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Nicolette
January 23, 2014

3 New Wishes

Three new wishes to share with you! A big thank you to everyone for making this project possible! One reader commented yesterday that online bullying is prevalent, so it nice to see something optimistic. Let’s

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Nicolette
January 22, 2014
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New Shared Wishes: iWish 2014

After a long weekend, and polar vortex #2 (in NYC, too!), I’m happy to show new wishes! Thanks to everyone who contributed already – it’s great to hear what’s important to you! Have you been

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Nicolette
January 17, 2014

New iWishes!

Thanks so much to everyone who sent in their wishes for 2014! It’s great to hear your take on what you find most important! Do you want to send your wish? Just think of something

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Nicolette
January 17, 2014

New 2014: iWish Videos!

I’m very excited to share all these new wishes! Many thanks for all the great contributions! The goal of this project is to give many people a voice to share their biggest hopes and dreams

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Nicolette
January 16, 2014

iWish 2014 Videos: Personal Empowerment

As the videos keep streaming in, I want to share the next few inspiring wishes. I urge everyone who is thinking about submitting to just do it (sorry, Nike)! This project is open to everyone,

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Nicolette
January 14, 2014

2014: iWish Project Videos

I’m happy and very grateful to announce the first few submissions for the 2014: iWish project! So far, many people have been very excited about this project, and I urge everyone who is thinking about

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Nicolette
December 6, 2013
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Sinterklaas: Dutch Holiday Memories

Childhood heroes carry a lot of great memories with them. Santa Claus, and the Easter Bunny (maybe even the Tooth Fairy) are often associated with family, togetherness and happiness. Growing up in the Netherlands, we

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Nicolette
November 25, 2013

The Need for Connectivity

They’re different for all of us. We have our morning rituals. Some of us exercise and shower, we have a healthy breakfast or skip breakfast altogether, we head to work, class or work from home,

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Nicolette
May 15, 2013

Gen Y: Me, Myself & I?

Lazy. Entitled. Narcissistic. This is how Gen Y is often described – it is frustrating, true on a case-by-case basis, and probably why Gen Y is not fully understood. Those who belong to Gen Y

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Nicolette
May 1, 2013
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Commemorating Queensday 2013

The mood is infectious. There’s a burst of orange all over. A country is celebrating and upholding an important tradition. I’m describing none other than Koninginnedag, or Queensday, in the Netherlands. This annual holiday (which