Victor Borge Quote – The Shortest Distance Between Two People
“A smile is the shortest distance between two people.” – Victor Borge
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Cartoon – Connected Funeral
Steve Prefontaine Quote – Give Your Best
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steve Prefontaine
Read moreFlying Over Antarctica: Why Commercial Flights Avoid Antarctica
Despite no legal prohibition on flying over Antarctica, the continent remains largely bypassed by regular commercial airlines. Experts point to a combination of environmental challenges, regulatory hurdles, and economic factors that make the South Pole a less-than-ideal route for modern aviation. Harsh Weather and Treacherous TerrainAntarctica is notorious for its extreme cold, unpredictable weather, and formidable terrain. Sudden storms, biting […]
Read moreDeepwater spill still killing fish
The oil released during the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster may damage fish populations in the Gulf of Mexico for years to come. New research from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found that exposure to crude oil can cause heart defects in fish embryos—abnormalities that will likely kill many developing fish and shorten the lives of others. The study looked […]
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Alfred North Whitehead Quote – We Life In Detail
“We think in generalities, but we live in detail.” – Alfred North Whitehead
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Norman Cousins Quote – History is a vast early warning system
“History is a vast early warning system.” – Norman Cousins
Read moreRalph Waldo Emerson Quote – Happiness Is A Perfume
Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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