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Friday, July 4, 2008

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Today’s Feature: “The Republican Speaks of Jungles” by Lauren Frey
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Sweeping the Dirt Floor

Life in a third-world country isn’t just non-potable water and one-room schoolhouses. MATTHEW BALDWIN’S (mis)adventures as a Peace Corps volunteer.

Every Dog Has Its Day

Around the world, human-canine relationships vary, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell which species is dominant. As a Peace Corps volunteer in Bolivia, MATTHEW BALDWIN met dogs of a different breed. (Sweeping the Dirt Floor | March 21, 2007)

Sweeping the Dirt Floor: Ego Trip

There are many adventures to be found off the beaten path, and some may involve minstrels. Former Peace Corps volunteer and sometime hero Matthew Baldwin recalls a day-long hike in Bolivia. (Stories | May 20, 2004)

Sweeping the Dirt Floor: Life in the Fishbowl

It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes an American to teach him how to armpit-fart. Former Peace Corps Volunteer and temporary Bolivian celebrity Matthew Baldwin remembers his days in-country. (Stories | December 11, 2003)

Sweeping the Dirt Floor: Fuego! Fuego!

The Peace Corps has ambitious goals for its programs and participants, though setting a pueblo on fire isn’t one of them. Former Corps member Matthew Baldwin recounts the early days in San Pedro, Bolivia, before his infamy. (Stories | October 2, 2003)


TODAY’S FEATURE

The Republican Speaks of Jungles

The presidential election continues to bring forth policy promises and attempts at soul-bearing honesty. LAUREN FREY takes a look at what they really meant to say.

HIT A LULL

Pledge of Allegiance

Matthew Baldwin eavesdrops on Bush and Cheney’s ever-enthusiastic, true American pledge drive.

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