Articles related to "Rural"

Urban schools are known for their troubles, but equally challenged are the United States' poor, rural districts who rarely receive the assistance they need.

The automobile ended the isolation of the rural farms and established the mobility needed for the migration to the cities.

Use and improvements made to small-scale power generation systems could beneficial to the economy of rural Alaska.

Understanding the relationships that exist between political subdivisions and nongovernmental organizations can greatly improve rural program management and success.

Alaska allows individual communities to regulate or prohibit the importation, sale and consumption of alcohol to help reduce alcohol abuse and its associated problems.

The Russell Stover Candy Outlet in Greenville, Alabama, has literally thousands of boxes of wildly discounted, name-brand chocolates and candies for every taste.

Difficult lives were made more difficult in peasant Russia by lack of proper nutrition and supervision, common ailments like diarrhea, and domestic violence.

Hiring a car is one of the best ways to explore rural Poland, but Polish roads can be very challenging for the visitor. Here are some tips to keep your journey safe.

Little appreciated outside Poland, the Bieszczady Mountains south of Krakow offers wonderful walking country. The visitor can explore the old Polish rural way of life.

Hollister House Gardens (Washington, CT) demonstrate how garden designs furnished with plants matched to regional- and micro-climates allow garden landscapes to thrive.

Laurel Hill Cemetery, which laid its first decedent to rest on October 19, 1836, is one of the nation's oldest "rural cemeteries."

This article deals with living in rural Japan. It focuses on housing and other necessities, and is aimed at helping people living and teaching in Japan for the first time

Hampstead Heath is only four miles from Piccadilly Circus, the heart of London - a rural walk takes you to the haunts of 18th-century highwaymen like Dick Turpin.

The inspiration for Andy Griffith's Mayberry, Mount Airy, NC offers a vibrant downtown with many specialty shops and the source for local crafts and wines.

A lack of medical infrastructure is the key problem, but nonindigenous doctors often fail to associate with the cultural symbols and worldviews of patients.

While the world dreads the loss of millions of jobs due to the global economic crisis, the victorious sit-in of the Sangtin Kisan Mazdoor Sanghatan (SKMS) offers hope.

The author Louis de Bernières grew up in a Surrey village and the short stories in Notwithstanding reflect memories of rural idyllic childhood and English eccentricity.

Glasgow's Pollok Country Park which surrounds historic Pollok House and the Burrell Collection provides the perfect antidote to the bustling streets of the city centre.

Pompeii is a rich source of archaeological evidence for the lives of urban and rural roman slaves and the role they played in roman society

A rural home-based business can provide more than normal challenges for a business owner. Some concerns are deliveries, equipment and telecommunications, and supplies.

Rural homeschooling families may not have many opportunities to meet and socialize with other homeschooling families. Start a support group no matter where you live.

A large number of Jews find their homes in rural settings in North America, away from the demands, expectations and material advantages of large metropolitan centers.

Early rural music wasn't of interest to record companies until they realized it was commercially viable. But recordings by these musicians provide valued oral histories.

Ethical field research in the Native community depends on a foundation of long-term commitment and good collaborative decision-making by researchers.

A new scheme awards a special 'Vakhis' certificate to restaurants serving traditional food in an authentic setting

The number of people who die from treatable diseases reaches tens of thousands per year as Western medicine fails to benefit rural populations.

There was a time recently where Americans thought of teenage gang involvement as being something belonging in large cities. However, small towns are now harboring gangs.

Travel size products are helpful when trekking through rural areas of Western Canada.

Trekking from MacRitchie Reservoir or Venus Drive, it is the walk towards the suspended bridge that forms the greater journey, so a leisurely pace is recommended.

This article is how-to guide for making the most of life in rural Japan. It covers getting to know your town, discovering local festivals, and more.

In some rural areas across the state of Tennessee, poverty rates reach much higher levels than the state average.

With so many of Kentucky's people in rural counties being left behind, it is clear that more has to be done to prevent huge areas of America from being forgotten.

The worst poverty rates are found in both the rural desert regions of Nevada, and the state's major cities, such as Las Vegas and Reno.

Second homes in France are popular with the British, but working with old buildings requires local knowledge.

Midwives or village grandmothers used folk medicine to aid the delivery of babies in rural Russia, and mothers returned to their work in the fields after delivery.

There are a number of do's and dont's that apply to mooring on the British canal system, and here are some of the most important ones.

Filmmaker David Modigliani paints a tender portrait of small town America with presidential politics as the backdrop. The cost of being used is a gripping tale.

For scenery alone, France is a prime location with such a divergent landscape that it's understandable how rural France has inspired generations of artists.

A review of Eve Adams's "The Garden of Eden", a glimpse into the secret lives of one small town. Eden, USA is described by one reviewer as a "parable of our time",

Agüimes is an ancient settlement rich in history and archaeological sites, local religious festivals, museums and infamous for the yearly carnival celebrations.

Rural properties often house hydro pole, but who really owns them?

17th Century woolen mill becomes a green luxury resort with 3 star hotel, timeshares, and 5 star self-catering units in the heart of England's walking paradise.

Rural, suburban and urban college settings all have their advantages, but as this article shows, there are issues with each environment as well.

The REA was created to bring electrical power to rural communities through low-interest loans to co-operatives it helped organize.

Mothers of children born in rural Russia had to deal with a variety of diseases even with little medical care readily available.

A recent project in Northeast Thailand has motivated local communities to play an active role in protecting their forests and could serve as a model for other areas

Students in better neighborhoods get more money per pupil than students living in poverty pockets or remote areas. Funding per student is not equal.

Find out how to eliminate harmful well bacteria, and protect yourself from the stigma of poor well water when you plan to sell your home.

If you are looking for something a little different to do when in southern Spain, take a trip into the countryside and join in the local pastime of picking wild asparagus

From an oast house to a pig sty, shepherd's hut to milking room with a moo, there are lots of unusual places to stay on the farm with great views