Author: Alex Berger
I am a travel blogger and photographer. I also am involved in academic research into the study abroad and backpacker communities.
The New American University: Education, Opportunity & an Assault Rifle?
It's gotten to the point where I have to pinch myself when I wake up each morning. It's not some odd dream; not some perverted nightmare. It is the reality that has become so commonplace over the last 8 years that …
Fish, A Frying Pan and $9
Howdy all,
I've decided to follow up on my previous post in which I shared my technique for cooking a live Dungeness crab, shrimp, squash and salad for $15. For today's project I chose salmon, sole, yams, and a side s…
Music CD’s Are Obsolete – Here’s Their Replacement.
The Music CD is on the brink of going the way of cassette tapes, 8 tracks, and vinyl. The L.A. Times recently found that 48% of teenagers did not buy a single music CD last year. A shocking statistic. So what's happening…
John McCain Does Not Want My 2 Cents
Today was a frustrating day for me. I'm adamantly against net regulation and what I see as the needless trampling of the constitution/American's civil liberties. To me one of the most important issues in our modern envir…
Arizona’s Primary & The Independent Vote – Unwrapping The Mystery
In the lead up to the February 5th Primary I contacted the Arizona Elections department with several questions about Electronic Voting Machines. After several initial issues I got a response that really surprised me. Instead of bureaucracy, excuses or short vague answers the individual that got bac…
The Power of One – Patriotism, Activism & Technology
The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it, and the glow from that fire can truly light the world
~ Thomas Jefferson
I am a firm believer th…
The Media At War – Old Media Vs. New Media
If you're reading this post, I have no doubt you are more than aware this is an election year. You have probably chosen your favorite candidate, and done a bit of research. Before you let out an exasperated sigh and hit …
How To Eat Like A Millionaire On A College Budget
Dinner is an incredible thing. It's one of the few times during the day where we pause, come together and enjoy simple pleasures. I love good food and for a while fell victim to a common mis-perception. I mistakenly beli…
Tips and Tricks – Money Savers, Free Software & Real News
Mixing it up a little bit with todays post. Instead of the usual, this post is dedicated to sharing a bit of my web-based gray matter with you.
Money is always a good thing, especially when you get a chance to save a …