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Jon Popham:

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Giulia Rozzi:

Yoga Across the Border

Emile Norman: By His Own Design

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Gina Telaroli:

Silverdocs 08: A Post-Fest Wrap-Up

Human Rights Watch 08: Letter to Anna

A group of people practiced yoga Sunday on both sides of the wall between Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego.

The international group stretched and meditated together before exchanging hugs through the fence bars.  The session was organized by the Border Meetup Group, which promotes cross-border understanding by staging social events on the divided beach. Coordinator Dan Watman said the group aims “to make friends across cultural, political, societal, even emotional barriers.”The Tijuana beach is a popular destination for families who come to chat through the fence with loved ones on the other side. [Associated Press]  

The Border Meetup Group activities consist of events in which people from both sides of the San

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