Waiting for the Monsoon: A Master Class in Journalism and Human Growth by Rod Nordland

By Bob Frump Ha! Comes now Rod Nordland, one of my personal heroes and our mightiest modern-day war correspondent, fallen

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“The Men Who Stare Down Large Carnivores: An Account of Life and Death on the Bleeding Edge of African Conservation” (Complete Story)

Writer’s Note: It’s been awhile since I’ve opened my “African File” but there are some pieces that I want to

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“The Outlaw Ocean” — Establishes Ian Urbina as One of the Great Maritime Authors

The preface to “The Outlaw Ocean” contains more adventure and insights than many whole books on the maritime world.  Ian

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Read Free Online: Until the Sea Shall Free Them: The Wreck of the SS Marine Electric.

 Here is the free online version of the Wreck of the SS Marine Electric.  In the wake of the tragic

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Philadelphia Inquirer Authors List from Jim Remsen

Authors Who Worked at The Philadelphia Inquirer.  What a legacy.  Courtesy of Jim intended for the Inquirer and Daily News

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Give Some Thanks for The Philadelphia Inquirer News Insurrection

Okay, I’ve read all of the stories and blogs tsk-tsk-ing the conflict, and tutt-tutt-ing the horrible situation that has resulted

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