Ancient Bo Tribe Becomes Extinct
For 65,000 years, ten Great Andamanese tribes have lived in the Andaman island chain 750 miles off the country’s eastern coast. 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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. CNN article “Tourists have to try to combat the ‘ugly American’” reports Obama as saying, (more…)
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. (more…)
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 conversations are recorded on the social site, making a seemingly colossal stew of useless information. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
Dining with Kids
The following are a few tips to keep in mind when dining with children: (more...)
Four Essential Clothing Tips for Safari Travel
You’re finally going on your dream safari to Serengeti Park but you haven’t thought about safari clothing. Wearing the right attire will not only keep you more comfortable but it will help protect you from very real health hazards. (more…)