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Most Fast-Growing Cities in Texas

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:53:14 +0000

Eight out of the top fifteen fastest growing U.S. cities last year were in Texas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Bureau released a report on the fastest growing cities for the year ending July 1, 2012 with the following five cities growing most rapidly in terms of percentage increase: 1) San Marcos, Texas; 2) Midland, Texas; 3) Cedar Park, Texas; 4) South Jordan, Utah; and 5) Clarksville, Tennessee. New York City, Houston, Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Austin were the five cities that added the most residents overall.

Hurricane Season Begins June 1

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:20:13 +0000

The Atlantic Ocean hurricane season begins on June 1. In order to be prepared, learn about hurricanes, obtain a list of 2013 hurricane names, find out about the categories of hurricane strength, and discover more about last year's Hurricane Sandy and its impact.

South Korea Computer Gaming Culture

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:09:47 +0000

South Korea is a country infatuated with video games. It is a place where professional gamers earn six-figure contracts, date supermodels, and are treated as A-list celebrities. Cyber competitions are nationally televised and they fill-up stadiums. In this country, gaming is not just a hobby; it's a way of life. Learn all about the South Korean national obsession with computer gaming in this latest article from Ping Zhou.

Geothermal Pools

Sun, 05 May 2013 09:59:20 +0000

Geothermal pools are unique and spectacular features which are home to a plethora of species found nowhere else in the world. In addition, geothermal pools provide a cornucopia of ecosystem goods and services such as energy, a source of hot water, health benefits, thermostable enzymes, tourism sites, and even concert venues. Learn all about geothermal pools and their importance in this brand-new article from Claire Weber.

2013 U.N. Human Development Report

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:56:52 +0000

The United Nations has issued their 2013 Human Development Report and it includes several exciting findings. Titled "The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World," the report points out that China has already overtaken Japan as the world's second largest economy, improving the quality of life for hundreds of millions of Chinese. Additionally, countries like India and Brazil...

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Geography of MMORPG Gold Farming

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:14:57 +0000

Due to economic globalization, outsourcing has become a modern business norm. Goods are now often manufactured in developing countries and shipped overseas to be sold in industrialized markets. This practice, however, is not limited just to the exchange of concrete items. Today, even virtual goods and services are outsourced. Learn about the economic geography of gold farming and the global divide between the gold farmers and the gold buyers in MMORPGs (Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) from this latest article by Ping Zhou.

Earth Day is Monday

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:46:00 +0000

Established in 1969, Earth Day is a celebration of our planet and our environment. Learn about this history of this annual commemoration of our planet and its environment, which takes place on Monday, April 22, 2013. What will you do on April 22 to consider our planet? Share your comments below...

The Shifting Geography of The Catholic Church

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:33:28 +0000

The election of Pope Francis (Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio) of Argentina is a signal of the growing significance of Latin America to the Catholic Church. In recent decades the church, much like everything else, has experienced the effects of globalization. Historically, the center of the Catholic world was in Rome, Italy; today that is changing.

The Independent Nation-State of The Garbage Patch State

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:35:52 +0000

There has been some hullabaloo regarding apparent UNESCO recognition of a fragmented independent state located in the world's ocean comprised of the trash islands. The new "independent" entity is called "The Garbage Patch State" and it is actually a performance installation by Italian artist Maria Cristina Finucci, which was on display yesterday in Paris. Tongue-in-cheek descriptions of the entity report that it has a "population" of 36,939 tons of garbage." The Garbage Patch State also has a facebook page. Perhaps it could be a more permanent home for the citizens of Sealand?

Rising Chinese Divorce Rate

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:19:28 +0000

The rate of divorce for the Chinese is increasing at an alarming rate. An estimated 2.87 million Chinese marriages ended in divorce in 2012 alone, a number on the rise for the seventh year in a row. It seems that the recent upward trend has been the result of several factors including China's famous one-child policy. Read this new article about China's divorce rate from Claire Weber.