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New Caledonia

(Encyclopedia) New Caledonia, Fr. Nouvelle Calédonie, officially Territory of New Caledonia and Dependencies, internally self-governing dependency of France (2015 est. pop. 269,000), land area 7,241…

Nordic Skiing/Ski Jumping/Cross Country

2006 U.S. Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined Championships(Jan. 21–22, 2006, Steamboat Springs, Colo.)MenNormal Hill (K100m)—1. Clint Jones, Steamboat Springs, Colo.; 2. Todd Lodwick, Steamboat Springs,…

ulcer

(Encyclopedia) ulcer, open sore or circumscribed erosion, usually slow to heal, on the skin or mucous membranes. It may develop as a result of injury; because of a circulatory disturbance, e.g., in…

folklore

(Encyclopedia) folklore, the body of customs, legends, beliefs, and superstitions passed on by oral tradition. It includes folk dances, folk songs, folk medicine (the use of magical charms and herbs…

2014 Winter Olympics: Ice Hockey

A tournament of veterans   The USA Women's Hockey team Photo Credit: Sara Melikian Related Links 2014 Winter Olympics Julie Chu Ice Hockey Through the…

People in the World

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do” is a famous saying about customs. But what exactly do the Romans and other people do that is so different? Where do women wear rings in their noses to show they…

MyPlate Replaces Food Pyramid

A New Symbol for Healthy Eating by Catherine McNiff In June 2011, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled MyPlate, the new symbol of healthy eating. Long…