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Controversial Google Street View captures Antarctica
By prisca.campbell
There is a report by Doug Caverly of WebProNews that Google's been in Antarctica shooting pictures for Google Street View.
A Rose by any other Name - Naming Conventions
By prisca.campbell
According to a report in the New York Times, navigation way points on the air route between New Zealand and McMurdo Station in Antarctica are getting names - dog names.
Arctic Trip Blamed for Domestic Split
By prisca.campbell
Do you remember Charlotte Church - the former child star with the big operatic voice? She is all grown-up and the mother of two.
Antarctic Cruising - Lives on and on and on
By prisca.campbell
On March 16, 1912, Lawrence Oates stepped out into the icy Antarctic darkness, saying as he pushed aside the tent flap, "I am just going outside and may be some time."
Cdn $630,000 is the Price of Antarctic History
By prisca.campbell
On September 22, 2010, in London, England at Christie's memorabilia from Robert Falcon Scott's final expedition were auctioned for CDN$630,000.
Hubris or Starvation in the race to the South Pole?
By prisca.campbell
This Day in Polar History is a feature posted on our homepage every day. Today - September 23, 2010 - the fact refers to the cause of death of Robert Falcon Scott - the second man to reach the South Pole.
Richard Byrd in 1928, Dressed for Antarctica
By prisca.campbell
The New York Times has a slide show of photos taken in the 1920's. One taken in September 1928 is of Admiral Richard Byrd, just before he left for Antarctica.
Bear Grylls and Sir John Franklin - Really!
By prisca.campbell
According to a report in Britain's The Independent, television adventurer Bear Grylls claims to have found some Franklin remains.
Greenland Glacier Loses 25% of its Ice
By prisca.campbell
Peterman Glacier in Greenland's far north calved a glacier containing sufficient fresh water to supply the US for four months.
Norway, Russia, Canada and the UN - Arctic Sovereignty Quartet
By prisca.campbell
Russia and Norway finally settled their border dispute in the Barents Sea. A metaphorical sigh of relief could be heard in the European Arctic.
