Polar bears have long been the poster animals for climate protection. But this week, scientists who have been studying data from NASA and other satellite operators on changing environments had more bad news for the Arctic bears, and for reindeer, mountain lions, and other creatures suffering the effects of drought and warming seas. Detailed satellite… via …
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wo8UtWiYiZI?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Chanel No. 5, a staple of vanities around the world for nearly a century, is in danger. Chanel, the fabled fashion house, is warning that state-owned railway company SNCF’s plans for a high-speed train line through a stretch of flower fields in Provence (link in French) would lay waste to the precious petals used to… …
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Palaeontologists have discovered a 1.4-inch dinosaur’s tail, complete with delicate feathers, bones and soft tissue, preserved in amber. The lump of resin was recovered at an amber market in northern Burma near the Chinese border, where it was destined to become jewelry. It originally came from a mine in the Hukawng Valley in Kachin state.… via …
BRUSSELS — Next time you raise a glass of Belgian beer, rest assured: It’s a cultural experience. UNESCO added Belgian beer to the list of the “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” on Wednesday. Belgium is known throughout the world for its wide array of tastes, from extreme sour to bitter, produced in just about every… via …
Fans will soon get the chance to celebrate Prince’s music with a series of concerts at his Minnesota home on the anniversary of his death. Celebration 2017 will be hosted at Paisley Park, Prince’s Chanhassen, Minn. compound, between April 20-23. Prince’s former bands, such as The Revolution and members of 3RDEYEGIRL are among the acts… via …
Google celebrated St. Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s national day, on Nov. 30 with a brand new Google Doodle. The day marks the feast of St. Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint, and is also the nation’s official flag day. The Scottish flag, known as the Saltire or Cross of St. Andrews is flown from buildings across the nation.… via …
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As the director of career discovery at a prestigious liberal-arts school, I have the pleasure of working with hundreds of highly accomplished liberal-arts students and recent graduates as they navigate the professional world. When speaking with alums, I find they generally fall into two groups. Some have developed careers that make them feel engaged, challenged,… via …
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When the challenges and push-back of people start bringing me down, I go out in search of the simple - the reality - of living a good life. For me, this means driving down country roads, past open fields dotted with horses, cows, sheep and other lovely creatures. Yesterday was such a day for me, …
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(ZAGREB, Croatia) — Argentina won its first Davis Cup title on Sunday when Federico Delbonis swept past Ivo Karlovic in straight sets to complete a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Croatia. Delbonis dropped to the ground after his 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory. His teammates fell into each other’s arms and celebrated in front of thousands… via …
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When did we stop choosing our lives and begin surrendering to them? Half-living each day as a reaction to the constant barrage of never-ending to-do lists, social obligations, work functions, status updates, and more? Pummeled by reactive, autopilot busyness, rather than living life as an expression of who we really are? Of what matters most.… via …
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