Take the test: Which political tribe are you?

March 23, 2014March 23, 2014 Mohammed Abbasi

So what type of voter are you? Pollsters Populus have come up with a new way of tapping into the mind of the electorate. You can take the test here – but first let us explain what it is all about. Worcester woman. Mondeo Man. Political parties love slicing and dicing the electorate into chunks, all the better to target them for their votes. The technique is called segmentation and – like many political tools – has been perfected in the United States. Gone are the days when the public was segmented by simple things like their cars or postcodes. Now … Continue reading Take the test: Which political tribe are you?

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Honey Hunting Tradition of Nepal from 11,000BC!

March 20, 2014 Mohammed Abbasi

The amazing honey hunters who risk their lives in the foothills of the Himalayas to collect honey from the hives of the world’s largest honeybees Honey hunters are based in the hilltop village of the Gurung tribe, in central Nepal’s Kaski district The honey hunters use smoke, ladders and rope to precariously balance and stab at the honey to collect it However, the tribal way of life is in jeopardy due to decreasing bee populations and climate change Tribes are now facing a loss in their way of life, partly due to government intervention in honey exports The tribal leaders … Continue reading Honey Hunting Tradition of Nepal from 11,000BC!