To travel internationally, you will need a passport issued by your government. It is your proof of your citizenship. It is your most valuable possession when traveling. You will need to present it at most international border crossings, to various officials, and to hotels. A passport has your photo, name, birth date, and birth location… Continue reading Passports
An Important Caveat
China, India, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Rim… We’re getting ready to talk about four billion people. Almost anything we can say would be true of some of them, and almost anything we can say would be inaccurate of some of them. You will find exceptions and caveats to almost everything in this blog.… Continue reading An Important Caveat
Enjoying Friends
The Developing World. The Third World. The Global South. The Two-Thirds World. 10-40. The Emerging World. Africa Rising. Whatever you call them, most of the people on the planet Earth live outside of North America and Europe and enjoy (endure?) a lower standard of living than Americans. Most Americans only visit the better parts of… Continue reading Enjoying Friends
Introduction
This was originally posted 4 July, 2014. It was migrated to the new system on 14 July, 2016. Congratulations! If you are reading this, you’re probably considering a trip to visit some of the wonderful people who live in the two-thirds of the world not commonly referred to as “developed”. And you’re probably not intending… Continue reading Introduction
Country Safety Report
Abstract: Abstract Confidential safety report based upon a trip to visit a conflict zone in October, 2012. This report is not public. It reports background information, documents the security of a variety of specific locations of interest within the country, and makes concrete suggestions for improvements. Media reports had described extremist destruction of communications infrastructure. … Continue reading Country Safety Report
Information Security Protocols v2.2
Abstract: Information security protocols often are too long to be usable. This protocol is a single page with only five key guidelines. It has proven easy to remember and use in real life. Abstract [REDACTED] recognizes that criminals, terrorists, and TLIs 1 may all on occasion threaten the safety, activities, or finances of [REDACTED], its… Continue reading Information Security Protocols v2.2
Viability of Mobile Phones for Language Development: a Grassroots View from Four African Countries, The
Abstract: By Stephen Fierbaugh <stephen@fierbaugh.org> Research by Stephen Fierbaugh, Andrew Eells, Chris Vickio, Emily Vickio, Octavian Msongamwanja, and Cate Burnett Between July and September, 2011, an International Literacy and Development (ILAD) team traveled 4000km each by bus across Africa to determine if mobile phones and other Internet devices are a viable tool for minority language… Continue reading Viability of Mobile Phones for Language Development: a Grassroots View from Four African Countries, The
How Mobile Phones Work in the Developing World
Abstract: A thorough understanding of mobile phone technology is vital to functioning in the developing world today, and skills and expectations from just a few years ago are rapidly being outdated. Villages which had no coverage just a few years ago now have majorities of their adult populations sporting mobile phones. Marketplaces which offered only… Continue reading How Mobile Phones Work in the Developing World
15 Tips to a Dynamite Presentation
Abstract: Speakers’ Guide for 2011 Dallas Drupal DaysPractical advice for geeks on how to deliver a good presentation while avoiding some common mistakes. These tips are divided into three sections: • Respect Your Audience • Presentation Creation • Avoiding Mr. Murphy APA Citation: Fierbaugh (2011) 15 Tips to a Dynamite Presentation. Dallas: Dallas Drupal Users… Continue reading 15 Tips to a Dynamite Presentation
Surviving Celibacy, 2nd Edition
Abstract: Surviving Celibacy, 2nd Edition © 2010 Stephen Fierbaugh International Standard Book Number: 978-0-578-04608-2 [This book is available for purchase from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.] Abstract and TOC Surviving Celibacy is practical biblical teaching on topics like loneliness, masturbation, coveting your neighbor’s family, and depression. In between, join Stephen in an exploration of the… Continue reading Surviving Celibacy, 2nd Edition
Visiting Friends 