Monthly Archives: April 2008

MicroPlace.com

By Grant Grigorian | Published: April 13, 2008
For several years now, I’ve been an avid supporter of Kiva.org and the micro-lending community in general. So when I read about MicroPlace.com on the Private Sector Development Blog I immediately became a member. I don’t have a lot of money to “invest” here right now (what with the wedding coming up) but I am [...]
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Pretty Puppy All Dressed Up

By Grant Grigorian | Published: April 11, 2008
I don’t think these pictures need explanation. Just a cute puppy in her new dress.    
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Colorado Senate Race 2008: Schaffer(R) vs Udall(D)

By Grant Grigorian | Published: April 6, 2008
For the past few months I’ve been following the Colorado senate race between the Republican Bob Schaffer and the Democrat Mark Udall. Someone once told me that if I want to get into politics, I should seriously consider volunteering for a local race, like for senate. So, I’ve been reading up on Mr. Schaffer [...]
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Elephant Paints Self-Portrait

By Grant Grigorian | Published: April 5, 2008
Some of you may have seen this already – but here is one of the best videos I’ve seen youtube: Elephant Paints Self Portrait. While you are at it, check out the Asian Elephant Art and Conservation Project website.
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Interesting charts reveal international news coverage

By Grant Grigorian | Published: April 5, 2008
The Online Journalism Blog posted revealing charts depicting the world through the eyes of editors-in-chief, in 2007. Countries swell as they receive more media attention; others shrink as we forget them. Here are three examples: New York Times:   The Economist: The Blogosphere: The authors of the charts use them argue that, contrary to what many [...]
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