After a full day of participating in inauguration festivities here in D.C. on Tuesday, I returned to the office Wednesday morning to find the following email in my inbox from the ONE Campaign (an initiative to combat poverty and preventable disease–particularly AIDs in Africa–famously co-founded by U2 frontman Bono]: “Dear, Sarah, More than 100,000 ONE members signed our petition to Barack Obama, asking him to … Continue reading Dear Mr. President
Business as usual resumed in Washington D.C. today, and those of us who attended yesterday’s inaugural events are reveling in our personal space once more. The inauguration ceremony was definitely not for the claustrophobic or cryophobic (fear of cold weather) as crowds filled the 2.2 mile stretch of the National Mall leading west from the U.S. Capitol. It’s impossible to know the exact number of … Continue reading Geo-technology and the Inauguration
Many of you will recall our interview with National Geographic Fellow Enric Sala during Geography Awareness Week. Today, we happily announce that Enric has played an influencing role in President Bush’s decision to protect nearly 200,000 square miles in the western and central Pacific Ocean. Enric has extensively studied the coral reefs surrounding the Line Islands, now one of three marine monuments created under … Continue reading NG Fellow Influences Marine Conservation Act
Polls for the 2008 Weblog Awards, one of the Web’s largest and most prestigious competitions, opened yesterday. We are delighted to report that one of our closest friends in the blogosphere, fellow National Geographic journal Intelligent Travel, is a finalist in the category of “Best Travel Blog.” Intelligent Travel also just received accolades as one of An Island Life’s Top 15 Travel Blogs. The 2008 … Continue reading 2008 Weblog Awards: Vote now!
About.com’s Geography expert Matt Rosenberg recently compiled a great list of the “10 Most Important Geographical Events of 2008.” The list recalls Kosovo’s independence last February, the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the summer, and geography’s huge role in the race for the U.S. Presidency. From the way 2009 has begun, Matt won’t be scavenging for material come December. Only 5 days into the … Continue reading A Look Back: “Top 10 Most Important Geographical Events of 2008”
