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2012
Happy New Year!
Again, another year has come! I think 2011 was crazy! I did a #WaterTalk tour in the States and in Canada meeting with various people, had great talks. Also officially completed filming for the Aftermath—project on Haiti. It was not easy… We had three car-related accidents in 2 weeks of production in Switzerland. But thankfully we are all still alive!
This year also seems like busy! We are thinking about to finish editing the film Aftermath this year. And planning to visit Mali and make a media series about the project in Mali…
And now, I am in Bangkok, Thailand studying for 3 month here! It is very hot and humid here… Missing snows in Switzerland!
Anyways, thanks to all for your supports to The Pursuit of Water and keep help us to impact the world! :-)
Tim
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Still on the Way! #WaterTalk
Water Talk Tour - it is a long trip. I am still on the way.
I was in Tijuana, Mexico for a week before I started the tour and drove up to San Diego, then up to Los Angeles. I spent a bit more than a week in a warm LA.
Then, I took an Amtrak up to the green state Oregon! It took exactly 28 hours to Salem, Oregon… but it was not bored at all. The scenery on the way was fantastic! - Beautiful coastlines and mountains with lots of snow! I spent a 6 days in Salem and Portland.
Next stop, Seattle, Washington. I spent three sleepless days. I loved the Seattle Public Library designed by Rem Koolhaas, one of my favorite architect.
Well, now I am in Canada - Vancouver, BC! It is raining here… I spent two nights here and about to head to Toronto, ON soon by Greyhound. It will take three days to get to Toronto, ON. What an adventure…
Toronto and New York City - two more cities to go! Hope to see you guys in #Toronto safely!
Tim @PursuitofWater
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Aftermath, Haiti project | Teaser 2011 by PursuitofWater
Aftermath is a social cross-media project to impact Haiti, especially social justice issues concerning water.
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A massive 8.9/9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11 (JST) causing damage with blackouts, fire and tsunami. _Google Crisis Response
HOW TO HELP: @ google | @ world vision | @ unicef usa | @ mercy corp
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Los Angeles, CA
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Dates: 28 March – 04 April
Bio: With 3.8 million residents, Los Angeles is the most populous city in California and the second most populous in the United States. Los Angeles is also the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populated county in the U.S. and a bastion of multiculturalism.
Nicknamed the “City of Angels,” Los Angeles is one of the world’s leaders in business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, technology, and education.
Los Angeles is known as the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” producing a wealth of motion pictures, television productions, video games, and recorded music. As one of the most important entertainment hubs in the world, many aspiring actors, directors and producers move to the city in search of a career breakthrough.
Because of the city’s Mediterranean climate, Los Angeles averages 35 days with measurable precipitation annually.
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Portland, OR
Location: Portland, OR
Date: April 06 - April 15
Bio: Portland is located in the Northwestern United States and has an estimated of 582,130 residents, making it the 30th most populous in the U.S. and Oregon’s most populous city.
Known for its natural beauty, Portland is full of trees and surrounded by mountains. It is considered one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world. The city and region are noted for strong land-use planning and investment in light rail. Portland is known for its large number of microbreweries and microdistilleries, as well as its coffee enthusiasm.
Portland lies in the Marine west coast climate region, marked by warm, dry summers and rainy but mild winters. This climate is ideal for growing roses, and for more than a century, Portland is known as “The City of Roses” with many rose gardens — including the International Rose Test Garden.
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Seattle, WA
Location: Seattle, WA
Dates:
Bio: Seattle is the northernmost major city in the contiguous United States and the largest city in the state of Washington. It is a major seaport situated on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound — an arm of the Pacific Ocean — and Lake Washington, about 114 miles south of the Canada. The 2010 census found that Seattle is home to 630,320 residents within a metropolitan area of some 3.4 million inhabitants.
Known for its lush, evergreen forests, Seattle’s official nickname is the “Emerald City.” Seattle is also referred to informally as the “Gateway to Alaska,” “Rain City,” and “Jet City,” the last from the local influence of Boeing. Seattle residents are known as Seattleites.
Seattle is the birthplace of rock legend Jimi Hendrix and the rock music style known as “grunge,” which was made famous by local groups Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam. In more recent years, Seattle has been known for indie rock and hip hop music. Coffee consumption is also a defining trait of Seattle culture, with companies founded or based in Seattle such as Starbucks, Seattle’s Best Coffee, and Tully’s.
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Vancouver, BC
Location: Vancouver, BC
Date:
Bio: Vancouver is a coastal city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is named for British Captain George Vancouver, who explored and first mapped the area in the 1790s.
Vancouver is the eighth most populous city in Canada with a population of 578,041. The city is ethnically and linguistically diverse; More than half of the city’s residents do not speak English as their first language. Nearly one-third of the city’s inhabitants are of Chinese heritage.
Forestry is Vancouver’s largest industry, but the city is also known as an urban center surrounded by nature, making tourism its second-largest industry. It also is the third-largest film production center in North America behind Los Angeles and New York City, earning its film industry the nickname “Hollywood North.”
