Month: August 2008
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An update, finally!
I FINALLY am here posting an update. Unfortunately it’s not a big update. I’ve not had internet access the past few days, and I won’t…
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T-minus less than 24 hours
Well, Departure Day is almost here. It feels so unreal. I’m so ready to leave, but at the same time, I’m not. I’ve been having…
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The Pains & Joys of Packing
On Tuesday my mother and I did what I like to call “packing practice.” We got together all the stuff I’m taking and proceeded to…
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State of affairs
Just a few announcements to make concerning the state of Open-Orbit.com! First, I’m pleased with the new direction I’ve taken with this site. I enjoy…
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Kidsongs
So far, every category on this site has at least one entry — except for “In Retrospect.” As stated on the About page, “In Retrospect”…
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In a nutshell — the Neolithic Revolution
It was around the 3rd millennium BC that prominent changes began to occur in the lifestyles of ancient peoples living in what is now known…
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Oh, the planes I will fly
I am a bit of an airplane geek, and so part of the fun of my trip is the process of getting there! I booked…
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Games of the XXIX Olympiad
(c) International Olympic Committee for 2008 Summer Olympics The opening ceremony for the 2008 Summer Olympics is set to begin today in Beijing. The exact…