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Munkácsy Times

A quick update for everyone out there. We at Munkácsy Mihály Gimnázium started an English language newspaper at our school last December. We published one issue in print and now it will continue, mostly, online. Check it out at http://munkacsytimes.wordpress.com. … Continue reading

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Perspectives on the News: Juan Williams

Much has been made of Juan William’s recent firing from NPR, but was it the right thing to do? Did NPR censor Williams? No, NPR’s decision was made with respect to their own code of ethics, and in keeping with their standards for journalistic excellence. Continue reading

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30 Days of Biking

I recently began participating in a great online group called 30 Days of Biking. The goal, to ride your bike every day during the month of April.

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International Underground

Greetings Loyal Readers, The real news with this update is an announcement related to another project both Danielle and I are working on called International Underground. We blogged about International Underground once before, alerting you of its existence, but now … Continue reading

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Less Bang For North Korean Bucks

Much ado was made this week about North Korea revaluing its currency. The story first caught my eye as a headline on Twitter and, given the near lack of an economy up north I didn’t think much of it, but … Continue reading

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Shots Fired in Contested Waters

As Barack Obama’s scheduled visit to Seoul approaches, and bilateral talks between North Korea and the U.S. are in the works, it would seem the winds are shifting towards increased diplomacy. An incident today between North and South Korean naval … Continue reading

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An Update on Swine Flu

We were told this week by our Academic Coordinator that in the event we do close, all teachers are expected to come in on Saturdays and Sundays to make up for lost time. Rumors about a government edict closing all … Continue reading

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Korean Family’s Tale of Emotional Reunion

Lee Kyong-hee, 62, tells the story about being reunited, if briefly, with a sister she hasn’t seen since being separated at the end of the Korean War nearly 60 years ago. Lee, her mother (now 100 years old), and other … Continue reading

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