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Written by The SA'O Team
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Newsflash Gets A New Name
New name, same great content
We previously had Newsflashes in the top right hand box of this
site. In our ever-increasing attempt to improve this site and
make it more useful to you, we are renaming this to Fast Facts.
As we are out researching we will fill this area with facts about the
islands, the people, and the culture.
When you view a new page within the site, this area will have a random
fact posted in that area. We have found some interesting things
already but as you use the site let your eye wander over and see what’s
new.
Source of information
We also will begin adding, as a link, the source of the information, if
it is found on the web. The button will be called “source.”
Clicking on “source” will take you to the site where the information
was from.
If you want them all, they are available for registered users.
Registration is free and takes only a moment. Registration also
allows you to post to our new forums. Registered users will see a
link called fast facts that will allow them to view each fact and not
have to wait for them to randomly load.
Other site news
We have added another feature to our site. Some of you may have
noticed under our polls the addition of System Info. This fun
little widget tells you a few fun facts like:
- What Browser you are using
There is no real reason for it, other than for fun. Maybe someday
you’ll want to host a website from you computer and need to know your
IP address. All you’ll have to do is visit our site and “Whoomp,
there it is!”
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Written by Staff Writer
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US Samoans Follow-Up
In our prime?
Looking at the data from the census report, the median age of Samoans
in the US is 24. We said that it could mean we, as Samoans,
haven’t reached our prime. This assumption was conceived while
considering the median age of the whole US is 35 years old. We
thought that this median age of 24 was attributed to the fact that
Samoans are still having kids.
Since the US average birth rate is dropping, the median age is going up
overall. Samoans on the other hand still have a large youth
population that helps keep the median age low.
The other fatal reason
One reader commented, “Maybe, the reason Samoans are so young, is
because the older generation is dying off because of diseases like
Diabetes.” This is a fact that no Samoan can deny. Each of
us knows or is related to at least three Samoans with this deadly
disease.
Many have fallen to the effects of this killer. Many of us have
lost loved ones. What do we do about it? We don’t
know. We can donate money to the causes that are fighting
it. We can love and spend time with those that have it. We
can eat right and exercise and teach our kids these healthy habits and
we can pray for them.
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Written by The SA'O Team
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Recipe on the Menu
Serving up favorites from Samoa
Just added to the Main menu is a link to recipes from Samoa.
Although in still in its infancy, we hope to provide you with
mouth-watering recipes. Our first recipe is for Koko Rice. This is a favorite for breakfast or just as an anytime fun treat.
Tangible amounts and accessible ingredients
It has been our experience that most great cooks are unable to quantify
amounts in repeatable measurements. Our goal is to have recipes
with measurable amounts and obtainable ingredients. We want you
to be able to make any of our recipes. To make this possible we
have included, where necessary, a list of substitutes that will be
accessible from your local grocer, even if you live in South Dakota.
Submissions are welcome
We can be reached from the contact link on the menu to the left.
We invite you to fill out the form and send us a recipe, a revision, or
a rebuttal to something we have said. Also, if there is a Samoan
dish you want us to breakdown into repeatable measurements and
obtainable ingredients let us know.
The SA'O Team
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