Tag Archives: travel

India and U.S. Immigration Policy

Posted on 7 October 2008 by Samir

Although I got back from India on September 2 (over a month ago! …. still feels like last week), I’m still processing the whole experience. When I first got back, I was more relieved than I thought I would be … Continue reading →

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California High Speed Rail

Posted on 10 June 2008 by Samir

I want high speed rail, I do. California High-Speed Trains: Visual Tour (YouTube) California High Speed Rail Authority 10-Minute Overview (YouTube)

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Why Amtrak is cool

Posted on 15 November 2007 by Samir

Amtrak is awesome. I understand that they share tracks with freight trains and (in some areas, I guess) often have delays, but whenever I’ve wanted to hop over to NYC, I pack my backpack, grab the DC Metro to Union … Continue reading →

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Where’s Samir?

Posted on 1 November 2006 by Samir

How did I end up here, exactly? Coming to you live from Becker, MN….

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Workplace Equality

Posted on 16 September 2006 by Samir

I’m in Chicago for work, tonight was the big gala dinner emceed by Kate Clinton, whom I thoroughly enjoy…. and I feel really blessed to work with such wonderful people….  

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DCA -> STL (or, rather, IND); Storm’s last ride :(

Posted on 5 August 2006 by Samir

What a tremendous week. I say this often, but I don’t know if I’ve ever worked so many hours and in such a focused manner as I did this week. Plus, the move across town and Ian’s departure. Rough. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Google Campus, San Francisco

Posted on 28 July 2006 by Samir

I left for Dulles at 5 AM, amazed that I hadn’t slept through my alarm after just three hours of sleep. JetBlue was *awesome*, I wish they had a Corporate Equality Index rating! But landing in Oakland was like a … Continue reading →

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It’s a beautiful day in LA….

Posted on 12 June 2006 by Samir

Although I apparently missed last night’s gorgeous full moon due to clouds, today was immaculate. I don’t think I’ve ever had such beautiful weather in the several times that I have been to Los Angeles. Certainly not the last time … Continue reading →

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DCA -> LAX, and other fun….

Posted on 10 June 2006 by Samir

Today was one of those memorable days… Ran like crazy at work, did a presentation for the AAUW up at American University (my first time visiting the campus – more visually appealing than I had anticipated), huge downpour began as … Continue reading →

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