Tag Archives: New Zealand

Oh, the Places We Write!

Part of being a writer is being prepared to write whenever and wherever the urge/necessity strikes. For us, this has meant some pretty interesting places. Be it for a weekly Urchin meetings, writing an article, or just jotting down some … Continue reading

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New Zealand Sunsets

By Sarah Jost Over the past six months in New Zealand, one of the most surreal and beautiful experiences has been seeing the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean and set over the Tasman Sea. New Zealand’s unpolluted atmosphere and … Continue reading

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Should Election Day Be Moved to a Weekend?

By Sarah Jost Only 56% of eligible voters cast ballots in the 2008 U.S. presidential elections (the highest percentage since 1968). Compare this figure with 95% voter turnout in Australia, 79% in New Zealand, and 65% in the United Kingdom. … Continue reading

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Travelling with the Urchins

No, we’re not announcing a new sweepstakes. We’re here to regale you with more stories, that’s all. We speak of travelling quite often on this here blog, but what would the each of us choose as our very best, most … Continue reading

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3rd Annual Urchie Award Nominations, Part 2

Briton of the Year Daniel Radcliffe           Carey Mulligan             Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge         Best Bookstore City Lights, San Francisco         Greenlight Bookstore, … Continue reading

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3rd Annual Urchie Award Nominations, Part 1

As actors, writers, politicians, and musicians everywhere anxiously stare at their phones hoping for calls from their agents, we’re here to announce the 2012 Urchie Award Nominees. In a year when political and environmental stakes were higher than ever, artists … Continue reading

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What Will 2012 Bring?

With the holidays dwindling down and the old year coming to an end, the Urchins look forward to the new year, and we want to share with you what excites us most about 2012. Possibilities. By the time 2012 arrives, … Continue reading

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Are You Feeling Christmas-y?

By Sarah Jost British comedian and dearly beloved Urchin favourite person Michael McIntyre has a joke about not feeling Christmas-y. Everyone’s been there. ‘I don’t know what it is, but I’m just not feeling Christmas-y. Are you feeling Christmas-y? I … Continue reading

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High Noon Urchins

Today’s theme: Green with envy Geo Margaret Sarah  Next week’s theme: Au naturel Grace us with your natural beauty!

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Urchin Freebies

Many cities have a lot to offer, and some of it is free! It’s just a matter of knowing what’s out there. Luckily for you, dear reader, you have three cheapo detectives known as the Urchins on the case! Here … Continue reading

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