Mysterious Space Blob Discovered at Cosmic Dawn

“The farther out we look into space, the farther we go back in time, “ explained lead author Masami Ouchi, a fellow at the Observatories of the Carnegie Institution who led an international team of astronomers from the U.S., Japan, and the United Kingdom.

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Joseph Campbell

Today, March 26, is Joseph Campbell’s birthday. If he were still alive he would be 104 years old.
Happy birthday Joe. We miss you. For more information on Joseph Campbell please visit the Joseph Campbell Foundation.

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In the Neo-Liberal Ruins: Why Venezuela Matters

For an insightful, intriguing discussion concerning the significance of the socio-economic-political trends (“el cambio”) emergent in Latin America, I highly recommend the following conversation featuring Chris Lydon and Julia Buxton.

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Global Warming Humor

The following quote appeared on a Starbucks coffee cup:
So-called “global warming” is just a secret ploy by wacko tree-huggers to make America energy Independent, clean our air and water, improve the fuel efficiency of our vehicles, kick-start 21st-century industries, and make our cities safer and more livable. Don’t let them get away with it!
–Chip Giller, [...]

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