The biblical prophet Elisha may have known about a natural cure for psoriasis when he sent people plagued with skin disorders to the Dead Sea.
Georgism: The Bias Against People Named George
There’s a subtle form of discrimination going on in our society and it appears to be directed at people named, ummm, George. At least according to one George we know.
Chilling Out at Quebec’s City’s Le Chateau Entente
At resorts like Quebec City’s Le Chateau Bonne Entente, relaxation comes as naturally as breathing. This is the essence of French Canada, where ongoing beauty harmonizes with more than four centuries of regional tradition to bring you a dream getaway in one of Canada’s most charming cities.
Balloons and Covered Bridges: An Insider’s Guide to Sussex, New Brunswick
Sussex, New Brunswick is a town well worth visiting for its covered bridges reminiscent of The Bridges of Madison County, murals, funky shops, military history and the annual fiesta of hot air balloons.
Sailing The Rock
The first thing you notice is the air, scrubbed by a thousand miles of ocean and a hundred miles of evergreen forest. The spruce-scented breeze wafts along the shores of western Newfoundland filling the billowing sails of our tall ship, Concordia, and simultaneously purging our lungs of city smog. Even the tap water in Newfoundland […]
Romancing the Rails
A couple pursues a second honeymoon on a rail trip through the Rockies and discovers the romance of the rails is far more than just a distant memory. In fact, love is in the air amidst some of Canada’s most majestic scenery.
Antarctic Odyssey
George Burden isn’t the first physician to visit Antarctica but he is one of the few privileged to visit this remote and stunningly beautiful continent. There was even the chance for an quick and icy dive with penguins in water of 1.8 degrees Celsius.
Gallivanting ‘Round Ghana
A 15-year-old boy travels to Ghana and encounters kings, priestesses, sacred crocodiles, juju magic and malaria.
Do “Looney” Cartoon Characters Show Signs of Mental Illness?
It’s a hotbed of psychopathology rivaling that of any daytime soap opera. These individuals cover the entire spectrum of mental illness as outlined by the psychiatrist’s bible, the so called DSM-IV (revised).
I am referring, of course, to the stable of unstable “Retro” cartoon characters to which Warner Brothers subjects our children on a regular basis.
Explorers Wanted
The Explorer’s Club counts among its past and present membership some of the world’s most revered explorer’s, from Sir Edmund Hillary to Buzz Aldrin. Members are welcome if you have the courage for true adventure and the stomach for the club’s annual dinners.