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2011 Burning Away the Winter Blues, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
Tonight is the 2012 event - come on out!
Aurora Borealis, a set on Flickr.
Last night the Aurora blessed our Valentine’s day in Whitehorse. Finally I managed to catch some vibrant aurora in our new home!
LIFE Classic: Eugene Smith's 'Country Doctor' - Photo Gallery - LIFE
Beautiful!
For his 1948 feature “Country Doctor” — republished here, in its entirety, for the first time online, with all of the photos and — LIFE magazine photographer W. Eugene Smith spent 23 days in Kremmling, Colorado, shadowing general practitioner Ernest Ceriani. His powerful, intimate images capture in poignant detail the emotional and physical challenges faced by this modest, hard-working rural physician — and gradually reveal the inner workings and the outer trappings of what is clearly a uniquely rewarding life. When first published, “Country Doctor” was an instant classic, setting Smith firmly on a path as a master of the unique art form of the photoessay, and solidifying his status as one of the most passionate and influential photojournalists of the 20th century. Above: Dr. Ceriani makes a house call on foot.
Royal tour of Whitehorse in 1959
Some great old footage of Whitehorse, Yukon in 1959 captured during a Royal Visit.
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Dr Joseph Okori, head of WWF’s Rhino Programme in Africa, talks about the African rhino poaching crisis.
South Africa has lost at least 287 rhinos in 2011, including 16 or more critically endangered black rhinos. A majority of the poaching incidents have occurred in the world famous Kruger National Park, but privately owned rhinos have also been targeted. Law enforcement officials have made over 165 arrests so far during the year, and some convicted poachers have been sentenced to up to 12 years in prison.
Salute Rhino Heroes on World Rhino Day!
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Salute Rhino Heroes on World Rhino Day
It’s Rhino Day on 22 September.
This year, we’re saluting rhino heroes, the brave men and women who devote their lives to defending rhinos. Some of them lose their lives.
South Africa’s rhinos are still facing a poaching onslaught, caused by the illegal rhino horn trade driven by demand from Asia. Rhino poaching is often carried out by well-armed, international criminal syndicates using sophisticated technology.
More than 280 rhinos have already been killed by poachers this year.
The courageous effort of rhino heroes must be backed up at other levels. This includes making sure that those guilty of rhino crimes do not walk free on technicalities, and that punishment is commensurate with the crime.
In South Africa, officials have begun to conduct more rigorous prosecutions and impose stricter sentences. WWF has called for a corresponding commitment by countries in Asia where illegal demand for rhino horn is driving poachers.
Learn more about World Rhino Day and support WWF’s to protect rhinos
Oxfam releases spoof video based on Glengarry Glen Ross highlighting land grabs in poor nations.
Oxfam releases spoof video based on Glengarry Glen Ross highlighting land grabs in poor nations
From Uganda to Honduras and South Sudan, irresponsible investors are acquiring land that’s classed as ‘unused’ or ‘underdeveloped’, but which is actually being used by small-scale farmers to grow food or support their community in some way. Farming communities are often violently evicted and left without the land they relied on for their livelihoods. In recent months, Oxfam has been investigating how land grabs have pushed thousands of people into poverty. In the coming weeks, we’ll be letting you know about our findings — and how you can help put an end to this scandal by taking on the culprits. To start things off, Oxfam produced this video — based on Glengarry Glen Ross, the 1992 film where real-estate salesmen will do anything to make a profit. Please share it far and wide, and help us start a conversation about how land grabs are impacting people’s lives
Animated GIF of lights out in Hong Kong. Earth Hour 2011. via @earthhour
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Animated GIF of lights out in Hong Kong. Earth Hour 2011. via @earthhour
Earth Hour 2011, Hong Kong
