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  • True Love

    Photo by Eric Hronowski, 11 February 2008

    ....with a dollop of mayo, just like in my dreams...

  • Mumbai: Ban Ganga

    Photo by Jit Ray, 18 February 2008

    The holy site of Ban Ganga in the heart of Mumbai has ruins littered around the not so inviting tank of fresh water just a few steps from the Arabian Sea. A resident devotee had the painting of dancing Radha and Krishna hung over a similar ruin.

  • A Piece of India

    Photo by Rich Hendricks, 18 February 2008

    The Sri Venkateswara mat factory outside of Salem, Tamil Nadu is a place not many get to see. The factory provides mats to temples and homes all throughout India.

  • Patches Galore

    Photo by Lizzie Morrison, 19 April 2008

    After every trip i take, i come home to iron on all the patches i collected over the vacation to my luggage. I started doing this after I sat at baggage claim for over an hour trying to find which black suitcase was mine.

  • Smokey Bear in his homestate of New Mexico

    Photo by Lorena Gay, 1 May 2008

    Tip #8: Follow fire regulations. As Smokey Bear says, only you can prevent forest fires.

  • Bluegrass Balloon Race

    Photo by Lizzie Morrison, 27 April 2008

    Largest balloon event in Kentucky and the 5th largest balloon festival in the United States.

  • Chinese Lantern Festival

    Photo by Lizzie Morrison, 3 May 2008

  • Geno's Steaks

    Photo by Pete Malone, 1 May 2008

    Geno's and Pats' across the street are THE places to get your very first Philly Cheese steak. Both locations have battled it out for the king of the cheese steak title for years.

  • Asian Airline Food

    Story by Aron Danburg, 4 March 2008

    Does a reputation for excellent service extend to the inflight meals?

  • No Longer Full Of Hot Air.

    Photo by Shannon Dagher, 13 April 2008

    Mama--my Lebanese mother-in-law's--daily clothesline;
    on the back patio. Ballouneh, Lebanon.