I am a recent graduate of a M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, an interdisciplinary degree, and have just returned to San Francisco to try and get some research experience (in social science research) but because I don’t have any real background I am having trouble getting anything… HELP! [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2008 - 9 answers

I would like to become a peace negotiator. I live in NY and my background is finance. I would appreciate any ideas on how to get started. I am planning on taking Harvard Negotiation and Dispute Resolution course in the fall, meeting people in the industry and going from there. I would appreciate any suggestions on organizations, jobs in NY or any other info you might have. Thank you! :)
posted on Aug 13, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm trying to cultivate a certain kind of beauty in life - something exemplified by the likes of Dumbo feather, pass it on and Keri Smith's blog. Where else can I find such beauty? [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2008 - 4 answers

I've found myself with a little more time on my hands. I'd like to add a few useful, relevant blogs and podcasts to the ranks of my RSS reader. Any suggestions for me? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm looking for a Peace Corps that doesn't suck. Does it exist? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2008 - 24 answers

I recently saw the "Beatles LOVE" show in Vegas and was absolutely blown away. I now have the DVDA disc but am trying to identify all the songs mashed into it by Sir George Martin. Here's a clip I am particularly interested in. [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 8 answers

Have any well-known Middle East scholars come out in favor of uniting Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank into one multi-ethnic, secular state, with the goal of making all residents equal citizens?
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Where can I go with the stipulations and budget that I have? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 10 answers

How does one come to peace with unfulfillable sexual fantasies? [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 14 answers

Will the Peace Corps disqualify me if I have to keep taking my antidepressant during my assignment? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2007 - 12 answers

Hypothetical Question: You're going to Africa for the Peace Corps, and your luggage space is extremely limited. What reading material would you bring with you to last you, oh, let's say a year? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 48 answers

What's the origin of the phrase: "What if we threw a war and no one came?" [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 17 answers

What can one person (me) do to get US troops out of Iraq as soon as possible? [more inside]
posted on Oct 21, 2006 - 27 answers

What are some good places for getting work done on a laptop? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2006 - 14 answers

I understand what right wing christians are upset about, but how do I get them to understand and not dismiss my beliefs?
posted on Dec 6, 2005 - 24 answers