Cartoon – Unnecessary Detour
Author: Antarctica Journal
Cheating in school: Why it’s on the rise
Have we raised “a generation of cheaters?” asked Robert Kolker in New York magazine. That’s the question people are asking after a series of major cheating scandals involving some of the nation’s top schools and colleges. New York City’s prestigious Stuyvesant High School this month suspended 12 students, and threatened to suspend 50 more, for allegedly sharing test answers via […]
Read moreJoan Didion Quote – We Tell Ourselves Stories
“We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” – Joan Didion
Read moreLady calls 911 due to bad pizza
■ A North Carolina woman called the 911 emergency line to report that Subway had given her a flatbread pizza made with marinara sauce instead of pizza sauce. ‘It’s terrible, and I got my receipt” Bevalente Hall, 37, told 911 operators. “I can’t eat that kind of sauce.” She was arrested and charged with misuse of the 911 system.
Read moreCartoon – Mary and Joseph on parenting
Tropical groundwater resources resilient to climate change
Tropical groundwater may prove to be a climate-resilient source of freshwater in the tropics as intense rainfall favours the replenishment of these resources, according to a new study published in Environmental Research Letters. As climate observations show that global warming leads to fewer but more intense rainfalls, a clearer understanding of how these sources are replenished is crucial for developing […]
Read morePoem – Ever River (By David Russell)
Ever River Prime time, swallowed whole Could the universe, just once Have poured itself into a molecule So that, thereafter, Nothing could flow? Never to suckle a broken circuit For sparking life; Never split by caesarean pangs Of primal punctures. Black hole never thinned to liquid Boiling mud foundation pustules Turning all to gas. All words now […]
Read moreOgden Nash Quote – The Most Exciting Happiness
“The most exciting happiness is the happiness generated by forces beyond your control.” – Ogden Nash
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 moreRobert Bloch Quote – The Man Who Can Smile
“The man who can smile when things go wrong has thought of someone else he can blame it on.” – Robert Bloch
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