by Lise Funderburg | Feb 29, 2012 | Lay of the land
Here’s the link to a well-produced (if occasionally chilling) documentary from Singapore about how elephants are used in Thailand’s tourism industry, and how the seemingly benign roles they play (as painters, ride-givers, street beggars, etc.) often entail...
by Lise Funderburg | Feb 28, 2012 | Talent
Here’s a super disturbing update from Lek Chailert, founder of the elephant sanctuary I volunteered at last June. Seems she’s been targeted by the government because she’s been outspoken about widespread elephant abuses…now they’re coming...
by Lise Funderburg | Feb 19, 2012 | Word Up
I’ve found a new source for brushing up: It’s a “post-beginners” series called Ma France from the BBC, and I love it. Here’s the first video in a 24-part series…my favorite feature of it is that it’s under 8 minutes!
