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National Geographic is very concerned about America’s young people and their lack of global awareness. Based on a study done in late 2006, they realized that the next generation of leaders, workers, and educators coming out of our school system are sorely lacking in basic knowledge of the world around them.

We tested the geography knowledge [...]

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ESPN lead baseball announcer Jon Miller sports a pretty nasty tie and shirt combo (seen on ESPN June 22nd before the Cubs vs. Whitesox game).

I can’t pass up an opportunity to ask: is this is the worst outfit ever worn by a sports announcer?

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Dear MOO,

We love you! You bring us great pleasure in sharing our teeny weeny photo cards with others. You make use glow with pride when they remark on our cleverness.

Much to our chagrin, other recipients can’t read the itsy-bitsy writing on the backs of our totally terrific MOO mini cards. They hold the card close, [...]

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Population geography is a fascinating study, especially as human population has exploded in the last 100 years. Even if you’ve been under a rock, you’ll have noticed by now that we are crowding up the globe.

In 19, 20, 21, you will find an engaging presentation documenting the rise of supercities through recent history. Though urban [...]

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These days I listen to fewer podcasts than I used to. Unless I’m doing dishes or chores around the RV, my podcasts pile up and I don’t listen to them. Not that I miss driving or commuting all the time, mind you. My job keeps me close to home—I believe I have the shortest commute [...]

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Officially the world’s cutest use of a bike rack as seen in Solvang, California.

Now if the bike rack just wasn’t on a minivan…

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Not that long ago I cut off my short relationship with MySpace and switched to Facebook. I’m glad I did; my experience was much better.

I jumped on the Facebook bandwagon without really knowing how I would use it. Everyone was buzzing about it—so I joined for no better reason than to see what the fuss [...]

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A great band Erin and I discovered in Austin, Texas, “The Mother Truckers”, are coming to Tucson next week for a free show. (Yes, it’s free). The show is a 9pm at the Club Congress. More details on Upcoming and on the Hotel Congress website.

The Mother Truckers are a high-energy roots-rock band with a country [...]

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Happy 2008!

I traveled a lot in 2007, so as a tribute to the people and places visited this year, here is a sampling of photographs from the past 12 months (most recent first).

December: At the Tucson Presidio with my parents (Tom and Libby).

September: Pilgrimage to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

August: Sea [...]

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Flickr’s new Places shows off all the geotagging done by Flickr members:

The Places project is our way of saying thank you to all our members who’ve taken the time to put their gorgeous photos on a map. Browse the whole globe, from your hometown to your favorite place, or places you’ve never even heard of…

Places [...]

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