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August 5th, 2010
Written by Sticky Wicket in "Sticky Wicket" Questions with 0 Comments
Dear Sticky Wicket,There is a prevailing perception that the French are great lovers. Is that true? What is the basis of that perception?By Talia PageOoh La La! The Italians, Australians, Latinos, British, and Spaniards each claim that they are the greatest lovers – and they’re not the only ones either. National magazines all over the world publish generally unverifiable statistics that “prove”...
July 28th, 2010
Written by Ann Marina in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
On June 21 each year, the entire city of New York pulsates with free musical events in hundreds of public spaces.“Make Music New York” is one of the “Fete de la Musique” summer festivals that originated in France, and since its inception in 1982, this annual event has expanded to over 100 countries. “People bring out their instruments and perform all over the city,” said Herve Salters, Paris-...
July 14th, 2010
Written by Sticky Wicket in "Sticky Wicket" Questions with 0 Comments
Dear Sticky WicketI am confused about the label "Eskimo." Is it offensive? Also, do Eskimos live only in Alaska?~Wondering in West Palm Beach, Fl.Dear Wondering,An Eskimo is a member of an indigenous people originating from Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Siberia. There are two principal groups of Eskimos: The Yupik, who live chiefly in central and western Alaska and eastern Siberia; and the Inuit...
July 7th, 2010
Written by Randi McCreary in The Welcoming Table with 0 Comments
Many would argue that the best dishes are those prepared with love and simplicity. These same principals are a reflection of the historic culture and humble way of life practiced by the Inuit. A beautiful people that truly embrace the practicality of living off the land; the Inuit have a history of relying on regional plant and animal life to flourish and prosper.Traditional culinary practices...
June 30th, 2010
Written by Patty Talahongva in Setting It Straight with 0 Comments
For most of the 68 years he’s lived, William L. Hensley, has called Alaska home. He’s from a group of people commonly known as Eskimos. However, his people call themselves Inupiaq, which means the Real People. Their relatives are the Yupik and a sub-group is the Chupik, all are referred to as Eskimos. Sometimes they are called Inuit. Hensley says they don’t mind that but it’s actually their word...
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