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Syrian Exodus

Syrian Exodus

As the conflict in Syria enters its third year, the violence is escalating rather than letting up. Alarming numbers of Syrian refugees have fled into neighboring countries, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Today, there are more than one million refugees scattered across Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and [...]

by × April 29, 2013 ×

Ivan, the Shaman Who Doesn’t Want to Be Seen As a Freak – by Dominik Wurnig In Palisades, NY, lives Ivan Szendrö, a modern day shaman who reveals “your legend” for $75. Knowing your legend, and subsequently your hero, heals you and helps you solve your problems. He is convinced [...]

by × April 16, 2013 ×
Cherry Blossom Festival in Newark, NJ

Cherry Blossom Festival in Newark, NJ

The winter is over and 27 varieties of cherry blossoms bloom in Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ. Thousands flocked to the Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate spring.

by × April 15, 2013 ×
Pillow Fight (no comment)

Pillow Fight (no comment)

New Yorkers from all the boroughs came to Washington Square to hit each other with pillows. Why? Just for fun.

by × April 7, 2013 ×
Serious Theatre

Serious Theatre

In March, activists and politicians met at the UN’s 57th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW57) at the New York headquarters. The conferences topic: Prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. According to the UN, globally 7 out 10 women will be beaten, raped, abused, or mutilated [...]

by × March 28, 2013 ×
Lana Finikin Fights Violence With Drama

Lana Finikin Fights Violence With Drama

In March, the 57th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW57) took place at the UN headquarters in New York. Politicians from around the globe and nearly 3000 activists from more than 500 non-governmental organizations discussed the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. According to the UN, [...]

by × March 26, 2013 ×