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DMZ water coming to a Korean grocery store near you

DMZ water coming to a Korean grocery store near you Jan 4th, 2010 at 2:00PM: With all the bottled water you'll find on grocery store shelves these days, any new player absolutely has to have a gimmick. There are just too many brands on the market. So, a company really does need to go the extra mile to stand out. That's probably why "DMZ 2km" is getting some media love. DMZ 2km is drawn from a plant in the southern half of the Korean peninsula's Demilitarized Zone, the 4 ...

Afghanistan wants you, but you might want to wait

Afghanistan wants you, but you might want to wait Jul 7th, 2009 at 1:30PM: A Tourist Information Center was just erected in Afghanistan's Bamiyan valley. Customer service lessons are in progress – already making the region friendlier than most airlines – but it may take some time before Afghanistan is ready for regular visits. After all, seven U.S. soldiers lost their lives in the war there yesterday. If you think Afghanistan is ready for western tourists, ...

Puppets Teach Afghan Kids About Landmines

Puppets Teach Afghan Kids About Landmines Oct 6th, 2006 at 4:58PM: Here's an interesting read from Indian culture blog, Sepia Mutiny, on the instruction of landmines through puppetry in a culturally sensitive film. The puppets are apart of a mission from the No Strings organization to save lives and teach Afghan children about the dangers of landmines. Apparently some 60 Afghans are killed or injured a month by mines and unexploded ordnance around the country. ...

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