In the annals of polar exploration, there are any number of extraordinary journeys that have reached mythic status. Scott’s failed return from the pole, with its simultaneous overtones of tragedy and inspiration; the journey of Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Birdie Bowers, Edward Wilson and Henry Robertson on that same expedition to harvest some Penguin eggs in the […]
Recreating Shackleton’s unbelievable voyage
by wufnik on February 18, 2013 in Environment & Nature, History
Ben Carson: the GOP’s great black hope
by Otherwise on February 18, 2013 in American Culture, Politics, Law & Government, Race & Gender
It’s logical in its own crazy racist way. The Democrats won the White House with a black candidate, so the GOP has decided they need their own black candidate. And now the GOP has the next great black hope. It’s a forum that isn’t known for making news – so Dr. Ben Carson says the […]
Did John Brennan’s end run lead to the death of Ambassador Stevens in Benghazi?
by Russ Wellen on February 18, 2013 in War & Security, World
Who would you believe: JSOC operatives past and present or the U.S. government? Benghazi: The Definitive Report is the title of an e-book published on February 12 by William Morrow. It’s written by two editors at SOFREP.com, the unofficial special operations site: Brandon Webb — a former Navy SEAL — and Jack Murphy — a […]
Heartland Institute’s James Taylor falsely claims a new study rejects climate consensus [Updated]
by Brian Angliss on February 18, 2013 in Environment & Nature, Politics, Law & Government, Science & Technology
James Taylor of the Heartland Institute distorts yet another peer-reviewed study in a vain attempt to counter the overwhelming number of climate experts and scientists who accept the reality of industrial climate disruption.

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