Kevin Burke
Kevin likes riding his bike south in Claremont, and dislikes riding his bike north in Claremont.
Battling the Internet: Great Slave, Horrible Master
Let’s get right to the point: You are addicted to the Internet. You would not function properly if you couldn’t get on it. At first withdrawal feels...
6 Myths About Foreign Aid
I made this in video form for the Forum’s Idea Night at the Ath, but due to logistical snafus it wasn’t possible to present it. Here it is now, 8 Myths...
One Man’s Quest For Unpasteurized Milk
When I realized that lots of people drank unpasteurized milk in India, I knew I had to try it. Unpasteurized or raw milk is hard to get in the US, and illegal in...
Vicious and Virtuous Cycles
Discrimination shouldn’t happen in competitive economic markets, argued University of Chicago economist Gary Becker. A company that doesn’t discriminate...
Eating in a Foreign Country
Whenever you travel to a new country, be sure to try as much of the local food as possible. The best way to do this is to sample the street food. India’s got...
Thomas the Tank Engine and Muslim Weddings
When my friend Rashmi invited me to her wedding three provinces away, I thought about saying no, but then I remembered my “I’m game” rule, and...
Holi: Fireworks, Powder, Dancing, Mayhem
India’s a great place to indulge yourself in activities which, for legal, cultural or expense reasons, are not practical to do in the US, like ordering tailored...
The Instructional Guide to High Stakes Driving in India
Think you’ve got what it takes to navigate India’s streets? I’ve been dodging my fair share of motorcycles and monkeys while I’ve been in...
Pinkeye and Prospects for International Health Care
Your humble correspondent wasn’t in India for more than a 48 hours when he acquired pinkeye. I was itchy, watery, and contagious for about two days.
The Forum Launches India Bureau
I’m way ahead on credits, so I’m taking this semester off and working for a nonprofit in India. Why India?
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