The
Building of Large Dams |
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All
around the world, river systems are being manipulated to provide water
and electricity to the masses. But as these waterways change, so do the
ways of life of those who live and work along the rivers. |
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Building
Roads On Top of the World |
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The
mountains of Ladakh in India contain some of the highest motorable passes
in the world. At 5000-6000 meters high, these roads, while open for only
part of the year are a critical artery for the people of Ladakh. Out of
desperation, the reapirmen on these roads battle altitude, extreme weather,
and dangerous conditions to keep these roads open. |
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Ladakh: |
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| For
centuries, this mountain kingdom was isolated by it's geography. Although cultural
and religious inroads are being paved in from it's geographic neighbors, the
traditional lifestyle and relationship with the land remains vibrant.
Images |
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Burning Man: Exploring a New Way to Live |
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At
the end of each summer for the last twenty years, a growing number of
people have gathered, converging on a remote part of the Nevada desert
to construct a temporary community and to celebrate life. |
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The Oregon
Coastline |
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| At
the place where the land and sea meet -- at this edge -- there is a beauty so
wild, so unique, that it permeates the spirits of those who have known it. Images |
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The
Golden Temple: Holy Place for People of the Sikh Faith |
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| Located
in India's North West state of Punjab, Amritsar is home to the most sacred place
for the Sikh community -- the Golden Temple. Images |
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The Ganges: The Most Sacred River in the World |
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| Beginning
high in the Indian Himalayas, the Ganges River crosses Northern India and finds
it's way to the sea near the boarder of Bangladesh. The river provides much
more than water to the residents of South Asia. Images |
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Rajasthan:
Desert Kingdom |
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| Bordering
Pakistan in India's North West region, Rajasthan is a confluence of rugged beauty
in a harsh environment that has been cultivated from a tumultuous history of
chivalry and religious power. Images |
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The
Alchemy of Absinthe |
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| Absinthe,
an aromatic liquor has a history that is shrouded in much controversy and secrecy.
This in part explains it's underground following and its recent rise in popularity. coming soon |
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