Rural Sociology

High gasoline prices spawning songs, signs, symbolic acts (The Pantagraph)

16 May 2008

PITTSBURGH -- Americans facing rising gasoline and diesel prices are cycling about, saddling up, singing out and, sometimes, resorting to violent symbolism. | Get the best local gas prices | Contest: When will gas hit $4 in Central Illinois?

Cornell-Nepal Studies Program weathers a civil war and looks to the future (Cornell News Service)

16 May 2008

A peaceful political resolution to the civil war in Nepal should boost enrollment in a unique study abroad program here at Cornell.

Risky business (Yahoo! Sports)

15 May 2008

After Eight Belles' death, thoroughbred racing struggles for relevance with a younger generation and faces challenges from other forms of gambling.