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While reading a usability article by Jacob Nielson, I came across this quote that reminded me of the censorship issues I was facing with the Peace Corps. “There is an obvious danger to democracy anytime we stifle freedom of speech. The Internet has been the freest medium in the history of humanity and has gained …
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Got a great email from Peace Corps friend that I think highly of. Here are edited segements of his email: My site now has a movie theater? sort of. I recently went to the wooden building to see the premier of Spiderman with some friends. The wooden benches, prodigious amounts of sand, yellow-patched movie screen, …
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I’ve been back from Guyana for three months now and thought I’d seen my friends down there a little update. Here’s what I sent: GUY Friends, I’ve now been back in the US for three months, the same amount of time we spent together in training. I think about you often and wanted to send …
Good. I got the response and documents I wanted from the Peace Corps. From: “Erdman, Sarah“ To: “‘jason.pearce.net’” Subject: RE: Status regarding MS 282 and MS 284 Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 16:59:17 -0500 Hi Jason, I apologize for the delay in responding. You will find the documents requested attached. The Regional Director’s name is …
Saftey conditions continue to remain turbulent in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. Stabroek News (Breaking News) Monday October 28, 2002 Seven men shot dead Seven men were today shot dead in four incidents across the city and its outskirts. Among the dead men is Dale Moore, one of the February 23 jail-break escapees. Three of …