Hello Everyone! I just received this month's National Geographic, and there is a very moving segment on the remaining 85,000 Bushmen of Southern Africa. Due to pastoralization by the Afrikaans, most must work on game farms as guides, or in the tourist industry. They are relied upon by the game industry because of their superior tracking ability. They are able to look at a blade of grass and determine how long ago an animal passed through. Those that migrated to cities have faced the typical downhill spiral of drugs, alcohol and disease. The article says that their typical diet is now 70% gathered and the remaining comprised of wild game. One wonders what it was prior to barbed wire fences and forced settlement camps. There are some great photos. I am always reminded how beautiful human beings are in our natural state. Unfortunately, many of the Bushman interviewed are suffering from malnutrition, diptheria and great privation. Cheers, Judy Genova _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com