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Technologically Challenged

Technologically Challenged

The hawktrek.net experiment was established to determine the feasibility of setting up a personally run site that could be used to inform family and friends of Hawk wanderings. We were concerned about the consequences of social media exploitation of mixing the addictive nature of 24/7 information updates with the publics innocent desire for online connectivity. This concern is more valid now as the repercussions of the pick your own “echo chamber” are becoming clear in political and social structures throughout…

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MESAC Wrestling / Dubai, UAE Wrestling Invitational January 31 — February 2, 2019

MESAC Wrestling / Dubai, UAE Wrestling Invitational January 31 — February 2, 2019

Absolutely amazing. There is nothing more to say when you watch your son that will turn 18 in just three short days prove himself to be an outstanding young man. Eight teams/schools/clubs entered the Invitational this weekend. Most teams were from the United Arab Emirates, but some came from Cairo, Egypt; Bangkok, Thailand; or New Delhi, India like our team from the American Embassy School of New Delhi. The first day of the Invitational was weigh-ins, skin checks, skill clinics,…

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Delhi to Agra by Cycle

Delhi to Agra by Cycle

One of the Hawks will be graduating from high school soon and is considering a gap year before heading off to college. Since a bicycle touring adventure of some sort is being considered, we decided that a ride from New Delhi to Agra would be a nice way to test the feasibility and potential enjoyment factor of a longer bicycle adventure. At about 8:20 am last Thursday we departed the Moti Bagh area of New Delhi and made our way…

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