Category Archives: travel

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Best picture of Johnny in SF

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Rob Nugen

Over our Christmas holidays, Lin and I went to San Francisco to see her uncle, and then to Texas to see my family and have a wedding ceremony on 30 December at Northwoods UU which was my church while I … Continue reading →

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wheels? who needs ‘em?

Posted on 17 November 2008 by Rob Nugen

U.S. Air Plane Lands Without Front Wheels, No Injuries In Philadelphia As Landing Gear Fails To Deploy – CBS News Before the scheduled landing at Philadelphia, the crew got an indication that the landing gear was not down and did … Continue reading →

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The struggle against the Wall in the eyes of Palestinian children

Posted on 17 March 2008 by Rob Nugen

Save Jerusalem from the Apartheid Wall and Ethnic cleansing In an attempt to disrupt this unity among Palestinians on both sides of the Armistice Line, the Wall has been built right down the middle of the village, separating families and … Continue reading →

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From Suzy xx in Palestine

Posted on 7 March 2008 by Rob Nugen

This was actually sent to me a long time ago, but I’m just now getting it posted Hi All, it’s been a while I know! Partly my lack of emails is because i’m not very good at keeping in touch … Continue reading →

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Brief thoughts on Virtual Prison, I mean Fence

Posted on 1 March 2008 by Rob Nugen

‘Virtual Fence’ Along Border To Be Delayed – washingtonpost.com Boeing has already been paid $20.6 million for the pilot project, and in December, the DHS gave the firm another $65 million to replace the software with military-style, battle management software. … Continue reading →

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chomp!

Posted on 26 February 2008 by Rob Nugen

Hammerhead Shark Diving by Shark Diver To insure[sic] the best results we will be “chumming” the water with fish and fish parts. Consequently, there will be food in the water while divers are in the water. To insure your safety, … Continue reading →

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some guy lying on the sidewalk

Posted on 6 November 2007 by Rob Nugen

cellie-0095.jpg Originally uploaded by thunderrabbit Not sure the story here, but as I was walking to lunch, I saw this guy on the main street of Dogenzaka. I thought he was on the phone, but as I walked by, he … Continue reading →

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Rob, Francois, Hello Kitty

Posted on 4 November 2007 by Rob Nugen

cellie-0094 Originally uploaded by thunderrabbit Rob, Francois, and Kittie. Ami took this picture in Nihon O-dori station

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Reality strikes my day off…

Posted on 5 January 2007 by Rob Nugen

I think I’m losing it…seriously…i think I’m forgetting the meaning of words like “peace” and “ceasefire” and “routine”. Today I had a day off and went to meet a friend of mine from Bethlehem who has recently started a new … Continue reading →

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Life in Walajah

Posted on 15 December 2006 by Rob Nugen

Hi everyone, It’s been a while since my last mass email and I’ve had a couple of those “are you still alive” emails that I love as they prove to me that you all miss me (ie they’re good for … Continue reading →

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