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Dear Amber - Long Distance and Cultural Mysteries

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Today on Dear Amber we help long distance lovers stay in touch as economically as possible with some advice on calling home. We also take a moment to reflect on all those things that we don't quite 'get' as foreigners in a foreign...



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03-25
Chicago Cultural Center [The Chicago Traveler]
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03-26
Poland's Cultural Heritage in nifty flash site
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The Corner

03-29
Mother of All Cultural Battles
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04-06
Cultural Clash In Toronto: Chinese Riot Turns Violent As Tibetans Protest
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04-05
Dear Amber - Chinese Parks and Working as a Tutor
Spurred on by the Spring that keeps tempting us but refusing to arrive, today on Dear Amber we enjoy the fun of a day out at a Chinese park.Relaxing--maybe not... Never a dull moment--definitely!You'l... 查看全文

Neatorama

04-03
Teeny Tiny Prehistoric Insects Found in Amber
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Learn Chinese - ChinesePod

03-29
Dear Amber - Tattoos, TV and the Stock Market
Today's Dear Amber is for all those westerners with Chinese characters tattooed on their arms: we hear all about the Chinese take on tattoos.We also have some fun talking about the spectacle of TV in ... 查看全文

TreeHugger

04-16
Quote of the Day: Amber Valletta on Oceans
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Global Voices Online

04-13
Bolivia: Anniversary of Cultural Center Sartañani
The Cultural Center of Sartañani announces the history and events for the anniversary of its founding in 1983 in the city of Oruro, Bolivia. 查看全文

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04-12
Dear Amber - Superstitions and Business Trip Tales
From innocuous looking white flowers to foreboding clocks, in this week's Dear Amber we discuss some of the many Chinese superstitions.Learn how to stay lucky while you're here.Plus our poddie Walt Ol... 查看全文
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