Archive for December, 2007

  • When I first learned of Robert R. Frump’s book called the “Man-eaters of Eden” I have to confess I groaned inwardly.  Thinking of the Hollywood version of the man-eaters of...

    Man-eaters of Eden

    Posted on December 20, 2007 | 2 Comments
    When I first learned of Robert R. Frump’s book called the “Man-eaters of Eden” I have to confess I groaned inwardly.  Thinking of the Hollywood version of the man-eaters of...

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  • Some critics liken carbon offsetting – paying for emission reductions elsewhere instead of reducing one’s own carbon emissions – to “buying pardons from the Catholic church in 16th century Europe”...

    Carbon offsets: should you buy absolution?

    Posted on December 19, 2007 | 3 Comments
    Some critics liken carbon offsetting – paying for emission reductions elsewhere instead of reducing one’s own carbon emissions – to “buying pardons from the Catholic church in 16th century Europe”...

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  • Meerkats (or suricates) are one of those species that deserve Walt Disney full-feature attention.  They are cute-looking, live in communes and are jam-packed with character.  All kinds of “wickedness” (in...

    Meeting the Meerkats

    Posted on December 19, 2007 | No Comments
    Meerkats (or suricates) are one of those species that deserve Walt Disney full-feature attention.  They are cute-looking, live in communes and are jam-packed with character.  All kinds of “wickedness” (in...

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  • If you love nature, traditional South African food, and a good and funny host, this Kalahari Tour is for you! I arrived at Upington at 08h00 and we set off...

    The Kalahari: A Queen of a Desert

    Posted on December 6, 2007 | No Comments
    If you love nature, traditional South African food, and a good and funny host, this Kalahari Tour is for you! I arrived at Upington at 08h00 and we set off...

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