Cartoon – Current World Peace Status
Author: Antarctica Journal
Cartoon – Emergency Baptisms
Earth’s bigger, older cousins
Astronomers have discovered the largest rocky planet yet, and its existence has profound implications for our understanding of the early universe and the potential for extraterrestrial life. Kepler-10c, which was spotted by NASA’s Kepler space telescope, has a diameter of roughly 18,000 miles—more than twice that of Earth —prompting scientists to create a new class of planets, dubbed “mega-Earths.”The body’s […]
Read moreJapan to hunt 950 whales for “scientific research”
The Japanese whaling fleet is reportedly heading into the seas around Antarctica, drawing widespread condemnation from campaigners. Japan’s fleet of six ships left the port of Shimonoseki, western Japan with a quota of 940 minke whales and 10 fin whales. Calls for the Australian government to intervene have been rejected by the environment minister, Senator Ian Campbell. Japan’s whaling program, […]
Read morePoem – The best Chinese restaurant (By DS Maolalai)
The Best Chinese Restaurant he told me their best chinese restaurant was shut – it had been connected by the back wall to a vet clinic specifically for putting down animals. the sad eyes of dogs looking up at their owners, unable to understand their legs going cold. fuck it. death visits when you’re out and doesn’t leave a […]
Read morePoem – WATER FOR PUERTO RICO (By Elaine Nadal)
WATER FOR PUERTO RICO (A Reaction to Puerto Rico’s Struggles) Dad always said, “No te ahogues en un vaso de agua.” “It means don’t drown in a glass of water,” I’d explain to my non-Spanish-speaking friends, wanting to share the magic because, for some reason, when he recited such words, I was able to hold my breath longer underwater, […]
Read moreWalter Bagehot Quote – The Pain Of A New Idea
“One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea.” – Walter Bagehot
Read moreNicholas Butler Quote – Three Groups of People
“People can be divided into three groups: Those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened.” – Nicholas Butler
Read moreKarl Barth Quote – Joy Is The Simplest Form Of Gratitude
“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” – Karl Barth
Read moreGandhi Quote – Nonviolence
“NONVIOLENCE IS NOT A WEAPON OF THE WEAK. IT IS A WEAPON OF THE STRONGEST AND THE BRAVEST.” – Gandhi
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