Bjorn Steinz
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Björn Steinz began his photographic career at a local newspaper close to Frankfurt. Having worked as a volunteer in refugee camps during the war in the former Yugoslavia and traveled in Latin America, he decided …

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The Fun Theory
August 30, 2010 – 1:45 pm | One Comment
The Fun Theory

What is the most compelling way to get people to recycle, pick up their trash, or use the stairs? Volkswagen’s initiative The Fun Theory believes that the best way to teach responsible behavior is to …

Child Witches: How Ancient Superstitions Are Leading to Child Abuse
August 30, 2010 – 12:39 pm | One Comment
Child Witches: How Ancient Superstitions Are Leading to Child Abuse

There is a disturbing new trend of child abuse happening in Africa and in African immigrant communities in the United Kingdom. Children are being accused of witchcraft or demon possession, and families are paying exorbitant …

Saikat Mojumder
August 27, 2010 – 12:58 pm | No Comment
Saikat Mojumder

Saikat Mojumder is a photographer in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He has a degree in photography from Pathshala, the South Asian Institute of  Photography. He has a special interest in human rights and culture. His work …

The 93 Dollar Club
August 26, 2010 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
The 93 Dollar Club

The 93 Dollar Club started with a random act of kindness and ended with over $100,000 raised for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
Jenni Ware was standing in the …

Rooftop Films
August 26, 2010 – 2:15 pm | 2 Comments
Rooftop Films

Rooftop Films is probably best known for their outdoor film screenings on New York City rooftops, but this non-profit arts organization offers so much more to fans and filmmakers alike.
Screenings by Rooftop Films feature films …

Lower Ninth Ward 5 Years After Hurricane Katrina
August 26, 2010 – 12:09 pm | No Comment
Lower Ninth Ward  5 Years After Hurricane Katrina

Sunday, August 29 will be the 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting New Orleans.
The Lower Ninth Ward District was hit the hardest with most of the houses either destroyed or heavily damaged. Five years …