Category Archives: General

Scientists are exploring the power of unseen internal waves which can wreak havoc on oil and gas rigs but also act as a superhighway of the deep

Output of Harper Simmons global model of semi-diurnal baroclinic tidal generation and propagation. The beam heading from the Maquarie Ridge toward Tasmania motivates the study Graphic showing the path of the East Australia Current its associated eddies. Citation: Ridgway, K. & Hill,…

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ando a venezia

Originally posted on monieonthemove:
For my first official trip of the semester, my roommates and I ventured to Venice, Italy to experience Carnival. For our first time trying to travel I think things went smoother than expected. The train station…

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CURITIBA : BOTANICAL GARDENS

Originally posted on LILYJT:
The Jardim Botânico de Curitiba was just a quick 5 minute walk away from my hostel so after the rain had stopped and the sky had cleared, I took the time to have a wander around. I can…

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Sambodian Water Crisis | Musical Shares

Originally posted on The New World Lusophone Sousaphone:
Source: Folha de S.Paulo. Topics: Drought, rationing, urban planning, informality, transparency Video: How to replace a rooftop cistern swarming with larva … It is curious how little time the media has given…

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A Real Life Atlantis

Originally posted on Veni Vidi VINO:
A city not seen since 1969 has reappeared outside of São Paulo as Brazil continues deeper into the worst drought it has had in 80 years. Igarata, the small town now emerging from the water,…

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Walking to the favela

Originally posted on Wandering :
The favela “Careful. Watch the pockets. Money,” says the little girl to my mother while she points at my mom’s pants. In her stunted English, the girl is telling her to keep her money close. In…

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FOUNDRY LANE, NORTHERN QUARTER, MANCHESTER

Originally posted on NOT QUITE LIGHT:
Foundry Lane, Northern Quarter, Manchester Foundry Lane was mostly an empty street at 7.15 am. I walked past a pair of black Pierre Cardin boxer shorts on the way to taking this picture. They…

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Bäägle Hexe

Originally posted on Snapshots – One Day, One Pic:
Ämmedinger Bäägle Hexe – the “Bäägle witches of Emmendingen” are celebrating their 35th year of existence this year and will be parading tonight in the streets of Emmendingen for this anniversary. Of…

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Carnival is in the Air (again)

Originally posted on Sue Style on Food, Wine & Travel:
Fasnachtskiechli or merveilles de carnaval Around here in Basel, Alsace and Baden, Fasnacht or carnaval or Fasching (it all depends which country you’re in) is a big deal. You can tell carnival’s in…

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Vimto on a Grand Scale

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