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Category Archives: Culture
Ancient Bo Tribe Becomes Extinct
Last week, one of these tribes, the Bo tribe became extinct with the death of its last member, Boa Sr, age 85. She was the last living speaker of the tribe’s language, also called Bo, as well. The language was considered one of India’s most endangered languages. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Sustainability
Tagged conservation, great andamanese tribes, India, native tribes, paleolithic tribes, survival international
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Wii Injury – The Wii Fit Backlash
Wii-lovers have found a new game associated with the program: injury. From doctors to children, many have inflicted injury upon themselves by playing the physical video game. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Health
Tagged Fitness, Injury, Nintendo, Orthopedics, Video games, Wii, Wii Fit
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Graduation Rates: City Folk v. Country Bumpkins
Studies show that those living in large cities have a higher high school dropout rate versus those living and attending schools in more suburban and rural areas. Continue reading
Fighting the Stigma of the “Stupid” American Tourist
Like it or not, Americans have made a reputation for themselves overseas. Stupid, ignorant, or downright lazy are descriptions applied to American travelers from overseas citizens. The stereotype has become so prevalent that even President Obama addressed the issue in a early-2009 visit to Istanbul Continue reading
More Morels! Mushroom-Hunting Season is Upon Us!
Ahh, nature’s Easter egg hunt. Every spring, thousands of morel hunters across the nation scavenge their local woods for these honeycomb-like mushrooms. Continue reading
Twittering Your Life Away
Twitter is the online Mecca for “Did I need to know that?” information about your cyber-neighbors. Everything from what people ate for breakfast to daily conversation are recorded on the social site, making a seemingly colossal slew of useless information. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Marketing
Tagged Dell, Marketing, Moldova, social media, Starbucks, Twitter, Whole Foods
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Bringing the Twang to Europe, Bluegrass finds “New” Appalachia
Normally associated with the rolling, green mountains of the Appalachian Trail, bluegrass music has an easily distinguishable sound. Filled with pickings on the banjo and mandolin, and accompanied by fast-fiddle work, bluegrass music has deeply-rooted history in the American South. Continue reading
In a World of Cutbacks, Dogs Livin’ the High Life
Dallas’s economy must be doing a-ok. In April, 2009, a dog park on steroids, called Unleashed, was opened in the city. The indoor park boasts 50,000 square feet of artificial grass for pooches to roam to their hearts content. As well, a doggie water park, grooming facility, supply store, and 2.5 acre outdoor park are parts of the facility. Continue reading
Dining with Kids
Advice for dining with children Continue reading
Four Essential Clothing Tips for Safari Travel
The right clothing on your African safari will prevent you from discomfort, and possibly ward-off diseases caused by mosquitoes. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Health, Sustainability, Travel
Tagged african travel, safari, safari attire, safari clothing, safari travel, serengeti park, Travel, travel in africa, travel tips
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