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Three Overheard Snippets of Conversation about Facebook
People say the strangest things and have the strangest conversations when they are in public. My Literary Journalism had us go out and eavesdrop for an assignment, and I found the dialogue so amusing, I decided to include it here on my blog. Three Overheard Snippets of Conversation about Facebook At a college Cafeteria … Continue reading »
New York, New York: More Photos
Late Night New York: A Photo Series
After the Storm: a short narrative
The storm was over. By one o’clock, the sun had come out and was shining blindingly on the fresh snow. Riverside Park swelled with people who’d come crawling out of their apartments; many dressed in padded, bulky coats and water-resistant shoes. It was still so cold that even dogs were wearing bulky coats, and some … Continue reading »
Snowstorm Nemo
Riding the Subway: A Photo Series
News Analysis: Can President Ouattara Maintain the Peace in the Ivory Coast?
One and a half years ago, the former president of the Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo, was captured at the Golf Hôtel in Abidjan, ending a five month-long conflict. That night, his successor, Alassane Ouattara, declared on national television, “A white page opens in front of us, white like the white of our flag, symbol of … Continue reading »
Ivory Coast Ex-President’s War Crimes Trial Unlikely To Help Reconciliation
On Nov. 2, a little less than a month before the one-year anniversary of his first appearance at the International Criminal Court, former Côte d’Ivoire President Laurent Gbagbo was declared fit to stand trial for crimes against humanity. While some experts hailed this as significant step towards accountability for world leaders, Gbagbo’s case will do … Continue reading »
Street Musicians: A Photo Series
All Photographs © Simone Scully 2012
