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The New York Times has a piece on Ansel Adams.

Spot the fake smile!

Get your fix of Cicada Mania.

And finally...Polar Bear Tacos?

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The Dogs Still Bark in Dutch I grew up in the old Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, now known to you as the State of New York. There, I carried out extensive archaeological and historic research, and along the way, came across that phrase, “the dogs still bark in Dutch.” It is an idea that might…
This piece by Brendan O'Neill in the Australian combines two of the Australian's favourite things: making war on science and supporting Republicans. Here's O'Neill: In May this year, Palin, as Governor of Alaska, said she would sue the federal Government for labelling polar bears as officially…
tags: cicada, 17-year cicada, Magicicada "Cicada" Image: Wikipedia. After seventeen years underground, immature cicadas are now emerging as full-fledged adults, ready to breed. Adult cicadas live, feed, and breed above ground for approximately two to six weeks before they die. The dark-colored…
Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies; but the compelling force of all times has been the force of originality and creation profoundly affecting the roots of human spirit. - Ansel Adams