Bhutan Gets Credit Cards
Thursday September 30, 2004
The Himalayan nation of Bhutan will have credit cards for the first time ever. The Bhutan National Bank will issue 12 Visa credit cards in October to government officials ... Read More
Japanese Kids Unsure of Earth-Sun Relationship
Tuesday September 28, 2004
In a recent study, 42 percent of Japanese school children believe that the sun orbits the earth.
New Quiz
Sunday September 26, 2004
Take this week's quiz to test your geographic knowledge!
Cleveland Ranks Most Poor City
Saturday September 25, 2004
According to the U.S. Census Bureau and reported by the Associated Press, Cleveland ranks as the nation's poorest city, with a poverty rate of 31.3 percent in 2003.
Big Cities Are Big Problem
Friday September 24, 2004
From the BBC, "World leaders and mayors have warned that rapid urbanisation is set to become one of the biggest challenges facing humanity in the 21st Century. Already 50% ... Read More
Hurricane Names
Tuesday September 21, 2004
For every year, there is a pre-approved list of names for tropical storms and hurricanes. Check out the list of hurricane names for 2004. Also, when a hurricane ... Read More
Storm Chasing Becoming Popular in UK
Sunday September 19, 2004
The BBC reports that storm chasing is becoming popular in the United Kingdom.
Hurricanes Are Back
Saturday September 18, 2004
Experts say that the quiet period of hurricane activity from 1970-1994 is over and we can expect active hurricane seasons for the next few decades.
Intertidal Zone and Four Spheres
Saturday September 18, 2004
Check out my two latest related features - the intertidal zone and the four spheres of the earth.
U.S. To Rejoin International Coffee Organization
Tuesday September 14, 2004
The United States intends to rejoin the International Coffee Organization as the 74th member state. Coffee producing and coffee consuming nations are members of the organization, headquartered in London. ... Read More
U.S. Median Household Income Unchanged
Tuesday September 14, 2004
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that median household income remained unchanged between 2002 and 2003 at $43,318.
New Quiz
Sunday September 12, 2004
Take my latest geography quiz to test your geographic knowedge. Can you score 100%? I think not!
How Do You Spell "Euro"?
Sunday September 12, 2004
Several new member countries of the European Union do not spell euro as euro, despite the 1997 decision by EU leaders that euro must be euro in all official languages. ... Read More
Kyrgyzstan Wants Shakhimardan From Uzbekistan
Friday September 10, 2004
The government of Kyrgyzstan will be talking with Uzbekistan to obtain the province Shakhimardan.
Boys Far Outnumber Girls in China
Tuesday September 7, 2004
Due to China's one-child-rule, 117 boys are born for every 100 girls in China, a ratio that many fear will result in serious issues once these boys and girls grow ... Read More
New Geography Quiz
Sunday September 5, 2004
Take my latest geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge. Good luck!
Portugal Earthquake Coming Again?
Saturday September 4, 2004
Studies of the 8.7 earthquake that struck Portugal in 1755 and killed at least 60,000 people show that it may happen again due to forces building up in the area.
In ... Read More
60 Cheap Places to Live
Saturday September 4, 2004
Forbes provides ten communities orangized into six types - Porch-Swing, Happy Hootervilles, IQ Campuses, Steroid Cities, Bohemian Bargains, or Telecommuting Heavens - which are small towns, medium-sized cities and larger ... Read More
Hurricane Frances
Friday September 3, 2004
The best source for Hurricane Frances updates and maps is the National Hurricane Center (click "Maps and Charts"). Also be sure to read my article about hurricanes and visit ... Read More
Census Bureau Changes Privacy Policy
Friday September 3, 2004
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, all special tabulations of data requested by a federal, state or local law enforcement agency or intelligence agency will require prior approval by the ... Read More
Man Knows Every ZIP Code
Friday September 3, 2004
Read the amazing tale of David Rosdeitcher who can identify your city if you tell him your ZIP Code.
Altanta Has No Slogan!
Thursday September 2, 2004
This interesting article from USA Today discusses the fact that Atlanta lacks an official slogan - something no self-respecting city can do without.