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Mexican Prison Hosts “Miss Captive” Beauty Pageant

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In honor of the International Day of the Woman, municipal authorities of Juarez, Mexico organized their first Miss Captive Beauty Pageant at the Cereso Prison on Tuesday.

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BNT’s Best of the Week 3/13/2010

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Editor Christine Garvin rounds up the most interesting inner and outer travel links of the week.

Photo: Illuminating Hadrian’s Wall

Visiting or living in Britain? Depending on where you are today,

As Far as the Eye Can See

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Here’s some weekend wanderlust inspiration for you. Get out and explore.

Photo: Matador Flickr group member LILYLILYIMAGES.COM

Trying to find new markets or become a successful travel photographer?

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Across America ~ a photomotion journey

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WHAT/WHERE
Two friends combine 7 days of driving and 4,300 photos for one unforgettable journey across America.

NETWORK CONNECTION

Being creative while you travel is a must. Whether you are blogging,

Matador Friday Photo: Washing Lamps in Kerala

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Every Friday, we show off Matador members’ photos.

“One of my favorite photos – It was taken in Kerala. We were on a backwater cruise, and were passing a small village. The lady in

Sierra Club accepting applications for “Best Internship on Earth”

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Photo: Charlie Brewer

If you’re between the ages of 18 and 25 and proficient with social media, the Sierra Club has an internship for you.

Direct from the Sierra Club’s press release:

“The

Neill Blomkamp (District 9) On Alien Life And The Coming Singularity

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The director of District 9 shares his take on aliens and the future of intelligent life.

Last November, I was lucky enough to attend TedX Vancouver, a satellite conference based on the popular TED talks

Google’s PowerMeter calculates your energy use

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Photo: Morgan Solar

I’ve been using Google for years, and every week I discover something new.

Everyone with an Internet connection knows what Google is and has used it for a basic search. Beyond

Urban Volunteering: San Francisco

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Photo: the tahoe guy

San Francisco is eye pleasing and affluent, but like most other cities, it has its fair share of issues.

To a visitor in Downtown San Francisco who wanders into the Tenderloin and

Tales From the Road: Beginner’s Mind

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Crossing the pass on the way to Yubeng, Yunnan, China. Photos by Tim Patterson.

“Beginner’s mind” is one of the most profound sensations a traveler can hope to experience.

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