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27th November 2007 Doug Blamminski	Running Race - From: Costa Rican Coffee and Race Issues As to the race issue you experienced. Costa Rica is not the Urban M-pyre. Go to Limon or Puerto Viejo and you'll understand why Maria Malia made that comment. ............or for that matter head to Mississippi. Glad you enjoyed the place. I've been chere 21 years and am NEVER going back.
26th November 2007 Kat	hmm - From: Costa Rican Coffee and Race Issues I had heard of race conflicts in Costa Rica. It seems so odd in this day and age.
26th November 2007 Rachel	- From: Not in Costa Rica Anymore... Oh, I'm glad to hear that you had such a lovely time in Costa Rica. I feel totally out of the loop since I didn't even know you were going. We should get together when you get back and all settled in because man, I got some stories to tell you. Rach
23rd November 2007 Monica P	Super cool! - From: National Park Tour Is For the Birds…And Crocs, And Monkeys… I love the pics! But... are you sure the reason why the details from this trip get fuzzy is because you lost your pen?? Hmm?? Or maybe some citrus-y moonshine was the true culprit?
23rd November 2007 Robyn	- From: National Park Tour Is For the Birds…And Crocs, And Monkeys… Love all the photos, David! Thanks for taking "us" along on your trip.
21st November 2007 Sharon Hicks	You're in Cosa Rica? - From: Show Me The...Monkey!!! I hope you got your shots (vacinations).........
21st November 2007 Harold	- From: Connection Difficulties... David you freakin' tease. Put out with the news dude!
19th November 2007 Monica P.	Grr. - From: Show Me The...Monkey!!! I hate the word bean-eater.
19th November 2007 Monica P.	Dinner. - From: I Wish I Could Show You These Iguanas Let me guess -- black beans con arroz?
19th November 2007 Monica P.	Foot/ankle/leg - From: In Costa Rica... While you're there, perhaps you can test out Costa Rica's health care system? It wouldn't kill ya to get a second opinion on that busted ankle of yours... :)
19th November 2007 Monica P.	Oops! - From: In Costa Rica... Delete my previous post, would ya? Accidentally left it on the wrong blog entry. Lo siento!
19th November 2007 Monica P.	Hmmm.... - From: Off To Costa Rica... Math never really was your thing...
19th November 2007 Greg Herzog	Julie is right - From: In Costa Rica... The Hot springs at Arenal is simply the best happy hour on the planet. The Cuba Libres are the best. If you are lucky the night sky will be clear and you can see the volcano going off above you.. If you decide to go to Manuel Antonio from the Nicoya Penn, consider taking the early ferry from Puntarenas. Great sight. Have fun, am very jealous
19th November 2007 Mandeep	well well - From: In Costa Rica... i called you as usual and i got no return call.. then i realized.. hey.. david is in puerto rico!!snap i mean costa rica... have fun!!!
18th November 2007 julie street	where else are you going? - From: In Costa Rica... David - where else are you going in CR? If you can schedule it, go on a tree top zipline tour in the cloud forest or manuel antonio. Also, the hot springs in Arenal are really nice. Jealous you are there! Julie
18th November 2007 John Oeffinger	- From: In Costa Rica... Terrific David, Costa Rica is one of my all time favorite countries. I created and managed collaborative education and research opportunities with 6 Ministers of Health when I worked for Baylor University Medical Center in the 1980's. We did a lot of work in Costa Rica. If you get a chance, be sure to go to Volcán Irazú if you get a chance. The volcano is in the central part of Costa Rica. There is nothing like standing above the rim, looking down at the lava dome, then looking west and seeing the Pacific and looking east and seeing the Gulf of Mexico. I have a lot of find memories of this beautiful country. Have fun.
Rachel Mathews 10th July 2007 Rachteach22	I love the Taiwan system - From: "It Is Cheaper To Have Your Baby Delivered Than to Have Your Newspaper Delivered" As an American living here in Taiwan for the past year I have been to the doctor and the hospital many times and I cannot get over the fact how incredibly cheap it is. Also something else to note, is when you need new glasses or contacts you just go to any glasses shop and they will give you a free eye exam, on top of the fact you can get designer glasses made for under $100 usd!!! I cant believe Im actually going to leave all these great benefits.
7th July 2007 Julie S.	Beautiful! - From: Like a Green Grand Canyon. David, You say these photos don't do justice but they are wonderful. I am so envious. Hope you are doing well!
3rd July 2007 Robyn	- From: Reflecting on Taiwan David - thanks for letting us travel vicariously through you! You did a great job. The photos are beautiful.
3rd July 2007 Allison Dynamite	Margaritas? - From: Reflecting on Taiwan Does Taiwan have tex-mex?
3rd July 2007 Mike Holmes	Great summary - From: Reflecting on Taiwan I really enjoyed reading this and I'm extremely happy that you not only were chosen for this trip but that you learned so much. Congratulations! Dad
2nd July 2007 Danielle D.	- From: Reflecting on Taiwan David - What an amazing trip! Who'd a thunk it?? From traveling to Illinois for a TYD convention back in 93 (swaping times that someone had to sit on the floor of the van b/c their wasn't enough room for all of us, flat tires, food at the truck stops and lots of tequila!) to an international trip of a lifetime (surrounded by important people, fancy toilets and great food!). You've come a LONG way, my friend!! Way to go!!
2nd July 2007 Monica P.	Taiwan trip. - From: Reflecting on Taiwan Ya know, Mark doesn't look very Chinese after all... oh, and sleep is for sissies! Toughen up!
2nd July 2007 Bev Kilbourne	I've Enjoyed Your Trip - From: Reflecting on Taiwan David, As a result of what you've shared with me and others, I have been able to share your incredible experience...thank you! bev
2nd July 2007 Sylvia	- From: Reflecting on Taiwan Awesome!! I look forward to hearing more stories to go along with some of those photo's!! Great camera!! :-)
30th June 2007 Debora	Thanks for sharing - From: Like a Green Grand Canyon. I always wanted to go to there! How beautiful. I enjoyed the pics.
29th June 2007 Marsha	- From: Leaving Taipei... Thanks for taking us along with you on your trip David! Looking at all your pics was cool! Now are you ready to come back to the Texas floods?
29th June 2007 Jennifer Sinclair	- From: Leaving Taipei... Have a safe trip back!! Look forward to reading about your last day! Have a great weekend (you'll be sleeping probably LOL)....Jenn
david holmes 29th June 2007 david holmes	Hmm... - From: Pictures of Taipei I'm a fan of red netting under certain circumstances... :)
29th June 2007 Monica P.	... - From: Shopping Adventures BTW, by Chinese standards, I'm also a fat ass. Hope your lady friend doesn't feel too bad about that.
29th June 2007 Monica P.	Construction - From: Pictures of Taipei I'm actually a bigger fan of blue netting around buildings. Awesome.
29th June 2007 Monica P.	Wowsers! - From: Shopping Adventures Should I send you my measurements now?? Or email them to your yahoo account? Mastercard?
29th June 2007 Monica P.	Hmmm... - From: Like a Green Grand Canyon. These are really just scanned-in images of travel postcards, aren't they? Prolly picked 'em up at the Chinese 7-11.
28th June 2007 Julier Street	awesome - From: Like a Green Grand Canyon. Your photos look great. I want to go!
david holmes 28th June 2007 david holmes	Names - From: Another great day... It seems like most the people who have American sounding first names have them because they studied somewhere in the U.S. In "Mark"'s case, he was actually a citizen of the U.S. before he renounced his dual citizenship and moved back to Taiwan to become the head of the National Security Council.
28th June 2007 trista	pics - From: Like a Green Grand Canyon. I love the pics! Looks like you are having a great time.
28th June 2007 Sylvia	- From: Like a Green Grand Canyon. Very cool! I love that waterfall! Your pictures aren't that bad!! Anyway, all is normal, as normal can be, over here.....talk to you soon! s
28th June 2007 Jamie	Bargaining - From: Shopping Adventures I should go to Taiwan, I'm the queen of haggling! Thanks for including me on the blog, great stories and pics.
28th June 2007 Jennifer Sinclair	Photography - From: Like a Green Grand Canyon. Your photography skills are awesome and they do look very professional.....stunning pictures! Your blogs are very informative- thanks for the good reads! Jenn
28th June 2007 miket	Awesome - From: Like a Green Grand Canyon. Looks great, man. I know you're enjoying it.
28th June 2007 Sharon Hicks	But we got Medicare.... - From: "It Is Cheaper To Have Your Baby Delivered Than to Have Your Newspaper Delivered" I'm wondering if the 4.55% payroll tax fully funds the system or is it further subsidized by the government and if so what is the extent of the subsidy? Also, how many of the 22.7 million people are actually employed and pay the tax? What happens when they retire and no longer work to pay the tax? Do they still get coverage? On average, most of a person's medical expenses will be in the last years of their life....I'm wondering if they have as many old people as the US does? We just celebrated a 100th Birthday in our family. Her last hospital visit was one day, on February 8th, and cost around $7,000. Hooray for Medicare. We also have the FREE baby thing here too....and it comes with an added BONUS, citizenship.
27th June 2007 Jennifer Sinclair	Enjoy the bloggings - From: Another great day... David: I enjoy reading your blogs.........what an experience you are getting to embrace! Enjoy the rest of your trip and I look forward to reading the next blog! Jenn
27th June 2007 Monica P.	One more... - From: Another great day... I also love that the Secretary General of the National Security Council's first name is MARK. How do you think he feels about being a male secretary? Just askin'.
27th June 2007 Monica P.	Shiny, not sweaty - From: Another great day... Nice picture with Benjamin Liang. Are you on the left or the right? Just checkin'.
27th June 2007 sylvia	- From: Another great day... You look busy....and a little tired....but not sweaty!! Your days sound pretty full....when is play time?? We'll treat you to Matt's when you get back....Nothing much going on here except we are expecting Noah's Ark to arrive on Lake Travis any day now!! Unbelieveable rain we are getting and we have days to go with more rain! Have fun....S
26th June 2007 Meghan	"Family" - From: Pictures of Taipei I am fascinated. For God's sake, I hope you do a thorough investigation and push every darn button on that control panel. Surely that will keep your family clean. :)
25th June 2007 marsha	- From: An Education on Taiwan Thats cool!! So what is your new name?
24th June 2007 M. Holmes	Change of identity - From: Invitation to Taiwan and a Lesson on National Security Well, you could have gone to China in drag.
24th June 2007 Mike Holmes	You missed some states - From: Where I've Been and Where I'm Going... Allthough I wouldn't expect you to remember since you were only two years old, you have been in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. You made the trip in the backseat of that all time winner car of ours called the Pacer.

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