Fascinating Discussion on Travel and Ancient, Indigenous Culture

Wade Davis is an award winning anthropologist, scientist, author, photographer, and film maker. But more than anything, Wade is an explorer. He has provided us with profound insights on culture through his living with little known indigenous societies all over the world. Wade Davis Books: Click to preview the books Wade Davis has penned. I intend […]

Walter Isaacson on Crowdsourcing His New Book

Walter Issacson did a great job with the Steve Jobs autobiography. Both Paz and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. We intend to read his classic books on Einstein and Benjamin Franklin at some point. Interestingly enough, it seems that he is modifying his writing strategy. Via Bloomberg: Several weeks ago, Walter Isaacson, the author of the biography Steve […]

Benefits of Astragalus

Astragalus is a little known herb in the West but it is used widely in Asia. Astragalus (its technical name is Astragalus Membranaceous) is a staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine. One of the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine is in taking preventative measures to prevent illness and disease. Astragalus Root Tea can be consumed daily […]

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