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Things about to go extince in America (Part 2)
11. Stand-Alone Bowling Alleys
BowlingBalls.US claims there are still 60 million
Americans who bowl at least once a year, but many
are not bowling in stand-alone bowling alleys.
Today most new bowling alleys are part of facilities
for all types or recreation including laser tag,
go-karts, bumper cars, video game arcades, climbing
walls and glow miniature golf. Bowling lanes also
have been added to many non-traditional venues
such as adult communities, hotels and
resorts, and gambling casinos.
10. The Milkman
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
in 1950, over half of the milk delivered was to the
home in quart bottles, by 1963, it was about a
third and by 2001, it represented only 0.4% percent.
Nowadays most milk is sold through supermarkets
in gallon jugs. The steady decline in home-delivered
milk is blamed, of course, on the rise of the
supermarket, better home refrigeration and
longer-lasting milk. Although some milkmen still
make the rounds in pockets of the U.S., they are
certainly a dying breed.
9. Hand-Written Letters
In 2006, the Radicati Group estimated that, worldwide,
183 billion e-mails were sent each day. Two million
each second. By November of 2007, an estimated 3.3
billion Earthlings owned cell phones, and 80% of
the world's population had access to cell phone
coverage. In 2004, half-a-trillion text messages
were sent, and the number has no doubt increased
exponentially since then. So where amongst this
gorge of gabble is there room for the elegant,
polite hand-written letter?
8. Wild Horses
It is estimated that 100 years ago, as many as two
million horses were roaming free within the United
States. In 2001, National Geographic News estimated
that the wild horse population had decreased to
about 50,000 head. Currently, the National Wild
Horse and Burro Advisory board states that there
are 32,000 free roaming horses in ten Western states,
with half of them residing in Nevada. The Bureau of
Land Management is seeking to reduce the total
number of free range horses to 27,000, possibly by
selective euthanasia.
7. Personal Checks
According to an American Bankers Assoc. report, a
net 23% of consumers plan to decrease their use
of checks over the next two years, while a net 14%
plan to increase their use of PIN debit. Bill
payment remains the last stronghold of paper-based
payments -- for the time being. Checks continue to
be the most commonly used bill payment method, with
71% of consumers paying at least one recurring bill
per month by writing a check. However, on a
bill-by-bill basis, checks account for only 49% of
consumers' recurring bill payments (down from 72% in
2001 and 60% in 2003).
6. Drive-in Theaters
During the peak in 1958, there were more than 4,000
drive-in theaters in this country, but in 2007 only
405 drive-ins were still operating. Exactly zero new
drive-ins have been built since 2005. Only one
reopened in 2005 and five reopened in 2006, so there
isn't much of a movement toward reviving the closed
ones.
5. Mumps & Measles
Despite what's been in the news lately, the measles
and mumps actually, truly are disappearing from the
United States. In 1964, 212,000 cases of mumps were
reported in the U.S. By 1983, this figure had dropped
to 3,000,
thanks to a vigorous vaccination program. Prior to the
introduction of the measles vaccine, approximately half
a million cases of measles were reported in the U.S.
annually, resulting in 450 deaths. In 2005, only 66
cases were recorded.
4. Honey Bees
Perhaps nothing on our list of disappearing America is
so dire; plummeting so enormously; and so necessary to
the survival of our food supply as the honey bee. Very
scary. 'Colony Collapse Disorder,' or CCD, has spread
throughout the U.S. and Europe over the past few years,
wiping out 50% to 90% of the colonies of many beekeepers
-- and along with it, their livelihood.
3. News Magazines and TV News
While the TV evening newscasts haven't gone anywhere over
the last several decades, their audiences have. In 1984,
in a story about the diminishing returns of the evening
news, the New York Times reported that all three network
evening-news programs combined had only 40.9 million
viewers. Fast forward to 2008, and what they have today
is half that.
2. Analog TV
According to the Consumer Electronics Association, 85% of
homes in the U.S. get their television programming through
cable or satellite providers. For the remaining 15% -- or
13 million individuals -- who are using rabbit
ears or a large outdoor antenna to get their local stations,
change is in the air. If you are one of these people you'll
need to get a new TV or a converter box in order to get the
new stations which will only be broadcast in digital.
1. The Family Farm
Since the 1930s, the number of family farms has been
declining rapidly. According to the USDA, 5.3 million
farms dotted the nation in 1950, but this number had
declined to 2.1 million by the 2003 farm census (data
from the 2007 census hasn't yet been published). Ninety-one
percent of the U.S. farms are small family farms.
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BowlingBalls.US claims there are still 60 million
Americans who bowl at least once a year, but many
are not bowling in stand-alone bowling alleys.
Today most new bowling alleys are part of facilities
for all types or recreation including laser tag,
go-karts, bumper cars, video game arcades, climbing
walls and glow miniature golf. Bowling lanes also
have been added to many non-traditional venues
such as adult communities, hotels and
resorts, and gambling casinos.
10. The Milkman
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
in 1950, over half of the milk delivered was to the
home in quart bottles, by 1963, it was about a
third and by 2001, it represented only 0.4% percent.
Nowadays most milk is sold through supermarkets
in gallon jugs. The steady decline in home-delivered
milk is blamed, of course, on the rise of the
supermarket, better home refrigeration and
longer-lasting milk. Although some milkmen still
make the rounds in pockets of the U.S., they are
certainly a dying breed.
9. Hand-Written Letters
In 2006, the Radicati Group estimated that, worldwide,
183 billion e-mails were sent each day. Two million
each second. By November of 2007, an estimated 3.3
billion Earthlings owned cell phones, and 80% of
the world's population had access to cell phone
coverage. In 2004, half-a-trillion text messages
were sent, and the number has no doubt increased
exponentially since then. So where amongst this
gorge of gabble is there room for the elegant,
polite hand-written letter?
8. Wild Horses
It is estimated that 100 years ago, as many as two
million horses were roaming free within the United
States. In 2001, National Geographic News estimated
that the wild horse population had decreased to
about 50,000 head. Currently, the National Wild
Horse and Burro Advisory board states that there
are 32,000 free roaming horses in ten Western states,
with half of them residing in Nevada. The Bureau of
Land Management is seeking to reduce the total
number of free range horses to 27,000, possibly by
selective euthanasia.
7. Personal Checks
According to an American Bankers Assoc. report, a
net 23% of consumers plan to decrease their use
of checks over the next two years, while a net 14%
plan to increase their use of PIN debit. Bill
payment remains the last stronghold of paper-based
payments -- for the time being. Checks continue to
be the most commonly used bill payment method, with
71% of consumers paying at least one recurring bill
per month by writing a check. However, on a
bill-by-bill basis, checks account for only 49% of
consumers' recurring bill payments (down from 72% in
2001 and 60% in 2003).
6. Drive-in Theaters
During the peak in 1958, there were more than 4,000
drive-in theaters in this country, but in 2007 only
405 drive-ins were still operating. Exactly zero new
drive-ins have been built since 2005. Only one
reopened in 2005 and five reopened in 2006, so there
isn't much of a movement toward reviving the closed
ones.
5. Mumps & Measles
Despite what's been in the news lately, the measles
and mumps actually, truly are disappearing from the
United States. In 1964, 212,000 cases of mumps were
reported in the U.S. By 1983, this figure had dropped
to 3,000,
thanks to a vigorous vaccination program. Prior to the
introduction of the measles vaccine, approximately half
a million cases of measles were reported in the U.S.
annually, resulting in 450 deaths. In 2005, only 66
cases were recorded.
4. Honey Bees
Perhaps nothing on our list of disappearing America is
so dire; plummeting so enormously; and so necessary to
the survival of our food supply as the honey bee. Very
scary. 'Colony Collapse Disorder,' or CCD, has spread
throughout the U.S. and Europe over the past few years,
wiping out 50% to 90% of the colonies of many beekeepers
-- and along with it, their livelihood.
3. News Magazines and TV News
While the TV evening newscasts haven't gone anywhere over
the last several decades, their audiences have. In 1984,
in a story about the diminishing returns of the evening
news, the New York Times reported that all three network
evening-news programs combined had only 40.9 million
viewers. Fast forward to 2008, and what they have today
is half that.
2. Analog TV
According to the Consumer Electronics Association, 85% of
homes in the U.S. get their television programming through
cable or satellite providers. For the remaining 15% -- or
13 million individuals -- who are using rabbit
ears or a large outdoor antenna to get their local stations,
change is in the air. If you are one of these people you'll
need to get a new TV or a converter box in order to get the
new stations which will only be broadcast in digital.
1. The Family Farm
Since the 1930s, the number of family farms has been
declining rapidly. According to the USDA, 5.3 million
farms dotted the nation in 1950, but this number had
declined to 2.1 million by the 2003 farm census (data
from the 2007 census hasn't yet been published). Ninety-one
percent of the U.S. farms are small family farms.
__________________
In regard to the milkman. There is a man in my area with a small dairy who you can go and buy your milk from. Up until 5 years ago he did a delivery route. Today, he still will deliver to those who can't get out of their homes.
Here in Utah, they have rounded up wild horse since they are not surviving on their own in the wilderness. They have given them to several people who own land and are allowing them to roam and eat on their land and take care of them. They have an adoption plan in place to help adopt them out. Unfortunately though, with the economy the way it is people are not adopting like they thought. Out in my neighborhood, there is a lot of land and there are wild horse roaming on that land. I see them everyday driving to and from Salt Lake. Of course, they are within land that have fences and they don't try to escape. I'm worried that they will end up being euthanized and wish I could afford to take a couple and keep them somewhere!
Recently, someone took their horse out along I-80 in a secluded part and shot the horse and left it there dead. Witnesses driving by saw it and I'm hoping they catch this person. Apparently, he let his dog attack the horse first. People are sick!!!
I agree that all of this is sad though! I have a special place in my heart for all animals though! So sad!!!!
Recently, someone took their horse out along I-80 in a secluded part and shot the horse and left it there dead. Witnesses driving by saw it and I'm hoping they catch this person. Apparently, he let his dog attack the horse first. People are sick!!!
I agree that all of this is sad though! I have a special place in my heart for all animals though! So sad!!!!
I used to LOVE playing outside, riding my bike, playing fun games like hide-and-go-seek, what wonderful days. Why, the highlight of my day used to be at night, a group of us kids would get together after dinner, go and sit in a friends yard, most yards were big and fenced in, and we would tell stories, play games, you name it. I am sure glad I was lucky enough to experience those days. You are right April, the children today sure are missing good, clean fun, in all areas.
You know what really makes me sad? Is that kids don't seem to just run around and play and ride their bikes and use their imaginations like they used to. I used to stay outside playing till it was dark and my mom would have to drag me in. I know part of that is parents worried about kidnappings and child molesters out there and I can't blame them. I'm a lot more protective of my kids, too. It's just sad. They don't seem to have as much freedom to just be kids. Kids are growing up way too fast in this generation, too I feel. They lose their innocence way too early. Boy, it's hard raising kids now days and trying to protect them from all the junk thrown at them from the media, TV, games, etc.
I feel sad about those wild horses too. They are so beautiful and majestic.
I feel sad about those wild horses too. They are so beautiful and majestic.
After I read both lists, I was saddened. A lot of these things I still have or use. Sure, I know things change, but, I still like them. I mean, to me, why change what works?
I think it is awful what they are doing to the wild horses, I am a big time horse lover and this really upsets me. They are so beautiful and a symbol of the American West. It is a darned shame.
I am glad that the mumps and measles are not as prevalent, that is a good change.
I think it is awful what they are doing to the wild horses, I am a big time horse lover and this really upsets me. They are so beautiful and a symbol of the American West. It is a darned shame.
I am glad that the mumps and measles are not as prevalent, that is a good change.
When I was a kid, I always wondered why old people had this tortured desperate look on their faces. They must have shuddered seeing all their beloved surroundings change - and now I shudder when I look around and see all the things you listed here.
I also shudder when I see what kind of TV shows are geared toward 6-year-olds. And I am sad if I see so many young children around us that do not experience anything first-hand but through the media. Maybe that`s why reality shows are so popular, the joy of the safe fear of the unknown.
I think that "reality" will be extinct soon. Nothing is real until we have seen it on TV.
I also shudder when I see what kind of TV shows are geared toward 6-year-olds. And I am sad if I see so many young children around us that do not experience anything first-hand but through the media. Maybe that`s why reality shows are so popular, the joy of the safe fear of the unknown.
I think that "reality" will be extinct soon. Nothing is real until we have seen it on TV.
Was the show called Ed?
What was the name of the TV Show a few yrs back that took place in a bowling alley?
I cannot recall it ... well, anyway, that was filmed on location in the very same small town I grew up in and my parents bowled at every week!!! It was amazing that the tiny town I grew up in was host to a Nat'l TV show and when they filmed in the area and other parts of the State, i recognized the places. Brought back memories of my parents and the little wooden pins that said "The 200 Club"...those were the days alright .. the 50's and 60's.
Ahhhhhh
C~
I cannot recall it ... well, anyway, that was filmed on location in the very same small town I grew up in and my parents bowled at every week!!! It was amazing that the tiny town I grew up in was host to a Nat'l TV show and when they filmed in the area and other parts of the State, i recognized the places. Brought back memories of my parents and the little wooden pins that said "The 200 Club"...those were the days alright .. the 50's and 60's.
Ahhhhhh
C~
What? They want to kill wild horses? Why? I don't understand? That is so sad. Those are beautiful creatures, and these animals are part of what we are, they shape this country, everything in it does..................its history, its wildlife, its people, its mountains.....everything! Must we destroy that?
I think a lot of this is sad. I think we are losing the capacity to write and communicate the more technical we become. I think we're becoming more and more isolated. Think of the self-check out lanes at the stores, and all the automated calls we get, the cell phones, texting and websites like this where we can chat and they're all great but we're losing the ability to connect as humans, I think. We're becoming more and more isolated. Isn't it any wonder that there's so much depression, suicides and kids out of control? Kids who are left alone way too much. My friend said she was amazed when she watched two girls on a bus ride home from a volleyball game sitting across the aisle from each other texting each other instead of talking! What's this world coming to? I think it's a bit frightening.
Wow, that's disturbing about the horses! I've heard about the honeybees. The cause seems unknown, but they suspect a number of things, nicotine based insecticides being one of them.
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