$XAU NKorea has many resources desired by the Chinese. Not just gold but also copper ore, iron ore, aluminium, charcoal, timber, pine nuts, hazelnuts, seafood and pine mushrooms. In the 1990’s, traders just needed to give the border patrols on both sides of the river a small bribe. Now, things have tightened up. But United […]
The rivers of North America are a source of life and center of civilization, where wildlife flourished and Native Americans explored. Coursing throughout the nation, these waterways are a means of expedition and irrigation. Over the centuries, they’ve also provided a setting for aquatic play. Push off from the shores of America and paddle through […]
A major storm has swamped streets in New Orleans and prompted a tornado warning near the city Wednesday as concerns grew that worse weather is on the way to Louisiana and other states along the Gulf of Mexico. Water was up to the doors of many cars during the morning rush hour. The storms were […]
Stepping into Bangkok where sensory overload hits you like a wave. A million different scents and noises overwhelm you, making this city 1 of the most electrifying destinations in the world. Whether you are eating street food, wandering through an ornate temple or trying to navigate streets crowded with tuk-tuks, Bangkok is packed with adventure. […]
Monday, it was reported that least 1 person is missing after devastating floods across the US Midwest that killed 3 others and inflicted hundreds of millions of dollars in damage in what Nebraska’s Governor called a disaster of historic proportions. As floodwaters began to recede in much of the area inundated by the aftermath of […]
Feel Like ‘Chilling Out’ and Escaping the Stress of Urban Life? The world’s notable cities conjure images of gridlocked traffic, poor air quality and skylines dominated by skyscrapers. The sprawling metropolises are always on the move, and that means that escaping the stress of urban living can prove to be challenging. If you are an […]
Fire and Flood Season, a View from Montana Most years May/June is the time we start to worry about Fire and Flood. If there is a heavy snowpack the worry is about a June flood, if a low snowpack the worry about a long fire season. With a huge $7-B wildfire (that is still burning) […]