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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC News, May 18, 2012

Larger-than-life Alaskans search for paydirt on 'Goldfathers'
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
by Julie Stricker / jstricker@newsminer.com Photo courtesy of Lauren Reeves The Reeves family star in “Goldfathers,” now airing on the National Geographic Channel. From left, Ramona, John and Lauren Reeves in front of Eagle Creek.
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Betty White, Nat Geo Subscriber, Animal Lover
National Geographic
“I've subscribed [to National Geographic magazine] for 60 years,” the 90-year-old actress told us on the eve of visiting Washington, DC, for a Smithsonian Associates lecture and a book-signing at the National Zoo (her latest work is Betty & Friends: My ...
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John Wesley Powell: Soldier, Explorer, Scientist
National Geographic
The thirty-three founders of the National Geographic Society were an adventurous and accomplished group. They included scientists, explorers, a journalist and a superintendent of the National Zoo. In recognition of theNational Geographic Society's ...
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"Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse Coming Sunday
National Geographic
In this path, "viewers looking through special solar filters can see a ring of sunlight around the black silhouette of the moon," said Pasachoff, who is also a National Geographic Society grantee. (National Geographic News is a division of the Society ...
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National Geographic
National Geographic names Nantucket "Best Island in the World"
Nantucket Island Inquirer
(May 17 , 2012) The 2012 edition of National Geographicmagazine's “10 Best of Everything” named Nantucket the “Best Island in the World,” topping the Isles of Scilly in Britain, Saba in the Netherlands West Indies, the Canary Islands and Fair Isle, ...
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Nantucket Island Inquirer
Weird & Wild: 5 Weirdest Antarctic Species
National Geographic
Christine Dell'Amore is an environment writer-editor for National Geographic News. She is the author of South Pole, a book celebrating the 100th anniversary of Robert F. Scott's expedition to the South Pole.
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Four-state Geotourism Initiative Launch Planned for June 2nd to Unveil ...
PR Web (press release)
Four-state Geotourism project results in "Four Corners Region--Trail of the Ancients" National Geographic Map Guide and and website. The project includes San Juan County, Utah, known as "Utah's Canyon Country," and launches on June 2, 2012 at Aztec...
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PR Web (press release)
Florida pilot honored by National Geographic
Florida Courier
South Florida pilot and educator Barriongton Irving has been selected to theNational Geographic's 2012 class of Emerging Explorers. Irving is one of the 15 visionary young trailblazers honored this year by the society for their achievements.
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Michigan's best-kept secrets being shared
The Detroit News (blog)
The Cherry Capital was named to National Geographic's list of the Best Summer Trips for 2012 — along with such well-known destinations as Baltimore, St. Petersburg (the Russian one), Pawley's Island in South Carolina, the Spencer Glacier in Alaska, ...
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Scientists illuminate the ancient history of circumarctic peoples
Phys.Org
Two studies led by scientists from the University of Pennsylvania and National Geographic's Genographic Project reveal new information about the migration patterns of the first humans to settle the Americas. The studies identify the historical ...
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National Geographic will air series about Montana Hutterite colony
KTVQ Billings News
A new documentary series following a Hutterite colony in Montana will soon air on the National Geographic Channel. Aaron Flint, a radio talk show host on the Northern News Network, says that last month he was staying at The Yogo Inn in Lewistown and ...
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Ancient History of Circumarctic Peoples
Science Daily (press release)
ScienceDaily (May 17, 2012) — Two studies led by scientists from the University of Pennsylvania and National Geographic's Genographic Project reveal new information about the migration patterns of the first humans to settle the Americas.
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Scilly In National Geographic 'Top 10'
ScillyToday
National Geographic included our islands in their newly-published guide, 'The 10 Best of Everything.' Their glossy coffee table travel book placed Scilly behind the New England island of Nantucket and ahead of Saba in the Dutch West Indies and Tahiti ...
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Apparently “Real Men” Don't Eat Veggies Either
National Geographic
It's either that, or men will have to get used to being afflicted by such manly health conditions as heart attacks. For all the latest science news, check out the National Geographic's twice-weekly news rundown, EarthCurrent.
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Goldfathers: Hyper-Alaska in a basic-cable world
Anchorage Press
National Geographic Channel's Goldfathers wasn't the first reality show to get to the starting line on its subject, but it might catch up with Discovery's Gold Rush and Bering Sea Gold based solely on Clark Durant's raspy giggle.
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You have to be Amish to become ex-Amish
KTVO
As we had told you, Curtis Deierling of Kirksville appears in a couple of episodes of the National Geographic Channel's series, "Amish: Out of Order." During KTVO's interview with Deierling on Tuesday, he told us he was a member of one of the two Amish ...
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Slow-motion film reveals what happens when lizards drop their tails
Phys.Org
Credit: National Geographic. Timothy Higham, an assistant professor of biology at the University of California, Riverside, will be featured in the program “Animal Superpowers: Extreme Survivors” on the National Geographic Wild Channel, 8 pm, ET and PT, ...
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Sanjay Tripathy's forays into Bollywood with 'Club 60'
Business Standard
I also produced and directed many science based shows for BBC, National Geographic and Discovery. But making films was always the final destination. "'Club 60' is about four-five oldies. They are not depressed or bored. They are not even counting their ...
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You don't have to wing it on bird IDs
Winston-Salem Journal
The two most important tools for birding are a pair of binoculars and a good field guide, such as the Sibley, Peterson or National Geographic. Once you have those tools, you'll still learn faster and enjoy birding more if you have a good mentor – or ...
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Strong's concordance
Washington Blade
By Phil Reese on May 17, 2012 At 30, Eli Strong has become the local face of trans-masculine men for all who watched last week's 'American Transgender' on the National Geographic channel. (Blade photo by Michael Key) Eli Strong is a Washington-based ...
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Washington Blade
Vet's Battle to Survive Carries Him to Hollywood
WLTX.com
He read an article about the soldier in National Geographic and tried for three weeks to offer him a part in the movie. But every time he called, Berg - who is built like a lineman and cusses like a sailor - was met with skepticism.
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WLTX.com
Travis Rice Takes Snowboarding to New Heights and Is Looking for More
Bleacher Report
National Geographic called him "the best all-around snowboarder in the world." Red Bull produces feature films showcasing his talent. He snowboards some of the most dangerous and exotic back-country terrain in the world. If you don't already know him, ...
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Fossilized Ancient Panda Found in Spain
Fox News
Researchers speculate that the bear climbed trees to avoid predators such as doglike carnivores called bear dogs and more feline-like creatures called Barbourofelidae, National Geographic reported. It is unknown, however, what caused the extinction of ...
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Guam student heads to geography bee
Pacific Daily News
Leonard Calvo, a 7th grader from Bishop Baumgartner Memorial School, will be one of only 54 competitors in the National Geographic Bee on May 22-24, according to a press release. Calvo will compete for $50000 in scholarships, among other prizes, ...
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Howard County Briefs
Baltimore Sun
(No encyclopedias, National Geographic magazines or Reader's Digest condensed books, please.) Information: 410-442-2475. The Jewish Federation of Howard County presents its annual fundraiser, "Federation Live!" (formerly "The Event") at 6:30 pm June 13 ...
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XCon World V fills convention center
MyrtleBeachOnline.com
Special appearances include | Bob Boan, from National Geographic's “When Aliens Attack”; Bob Camp, co-creator of the “Ren & Stimpy Show”; C. Martin Croker from “Space Ghost – Coast to Coast; Margot Kidder, Lois Lane from the “Superman” movies; ...
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Sheffield Doc/Fest lines up 65 projects to pitch to execs
Televisual
This year Sheffield DocFest MeetMarket has invited 65 projects from 20 countries to pitch to 250 decision makers including execs from BBC, Channel 4, Sky Arts, ARTE France, National Geographic, PBS, SBS, Cinematic Media, ZDF, ABC, ARD/SWR, ...
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Weird & Wild: 5 Weirdest Antarctic Species – News Watch
By Christine Dell'Amore
Posted by Christine Dell'Amore of National Geographic News on May 17, 2012. (0). More ». Photograph courtesy British Antarctic Survey · Photograph courtesy Bruce Moravchik, NOAA · Photograph courtesy Christine Dell'Amore. In one of the ...
News Watch
Stakes High as Negotiators Begin Climate Talks in Germany – The ...
By Tim Profeta
It is produced each Thursday for National Geographic's News Watch by Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. Keywords: Australia, climate, climate change, COP17, energy, environment, hydraulic fracturing, ...
The Great Energy Challenge
Strong's concordance | Washington Blade - America's Leading Gay ...
By Phil Reese
the gay community's news source. ... At 30, Eli Strong has become the local face of trans-masculine men for all who watched last week's 'American Transgender' on the National Geographic channel. (Blade photo by Michael Key). Eli Strong is ...
Washington Blade - America's...
Yes, We Love This Land - Digital Nomad - National Geographic
By Andrew Evans
National Geographic Society. P.O. Box 98199. Washington, DC 20090-8199 800-647-5463. Lat/Lon: 38.90531943278526, -77.0376992225647. Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888. Learn More » · Subscriptions ...
Digital Nomad
OIA: Seeking Suffering and Enlightenment on Rainier – Beyond the ...
By Avery Stonich
National Geographic Society. P.O. Box 98199. Washington, DC 20090-8199 800-647-5463. Lat/Lon: 38.90531943278526, -77.0376992225647. Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888. Learn More » · Subscriptions ...
Beyond the Edge
The Gullah: A Disappearing Culture – Intelligent Travel
By Aric S. Queen
National Geographic Society. P.O. Box 98199. Washington, DC 20090-8199 800-647-5463. Lat/Lon: 38.90531943278526, -77.0376992225647. Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888. Learn More » · Subscriptions. Search National Geographic. Search nationalgeographic.com. Site Video. Submit .... for the Rest of Us, 7 Countries with Cheap Grad Degrees, How to See Hamburg. The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the Web. Got Radar?
Intelligent Travel
Ancient Deep-Sea Bacteria Are In No Hurry To Eat – NPR ...
By drugstoresource
Pharmacy and Drug Store News | DrugStoreSource · Twitter · Facebook · RSS · Home · News · Store · About Us. Ancient Deep-Sea Bacteria Are In No Hurry To Eat – NPR. Posted by drugstoresource on May 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment · National Geographic · Ancient Deep-Sea Bacteria Are In No Hurry To Eat NPR by Richard Harris Researcher Hans Roy opens a core sample taken from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. A core sample like this one contained bacteria that settled on ...
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Unprecedented Maya Mural Found, Contradicts 2012 "Doomsday ...
Unprecedented paintings and calculations have emerged from under the Guatemalan jungle—including evidence against the 2012 "doomsday myth."
news.nationalgeographic.com/.../120510-maya-2012-doomsd...
A Couple of Keepers: Tracy + Paul Wilkes – Intelligent Travel
Photo by Andrew Evans, National Geographic Traveler .... The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the Web. Got Radar?… Typical ...
intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/.../a-couple-of-keeper...
Food Fridays: America Eats - Intelligent Travel - National Geographic
National Geographic Society. P.O. Box ... Photo by Andrew Evans, NationalGeographic Traveler .... Food Fridays: America Eats – Intelligent Travel | FoodNews ...
intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/.../food-fridays-ameri...
Vote for Your Favorite Google Doodles! - News Bites - National ...
More than 114000 young artists from across the country have submitted their drawings to the Doodle 4 Google contest, and now you can help select the winners!
kidsblogs.nationalgeographic.com/.../vote-for-your-favorite-g...
Packing Outside the Comfort Zone – Intelligent Travel
Photo by Andrew Evans, National Geographic Traveler .... The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the Web. Got Radar?… Typical ...
intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/.../packing-outside-th...
Amber Case, Cyborg Anthropologist Information, Facts, News ...
Get information, facts, and more about Amber Case, Cyborg Anthropologist from National Geographic.
www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/bios/amber-case/
Jeffrey Rose, Archaeologist Information, Facts, News, Photos ...
Get information, facts, and more about Jeffrey Rose, Archaeologist from National Geographic.
www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/bios/jeffrey-rose/
William Saturno, Archaeologist Information, Facts, News, Photos ...
Get information, facts, and more about William Saturno, Archaeologist from National Geographic.
www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/bios/william-saturno/
Andrea Reid, Biologist Information, Facts, News, Photos -- National ...
Get information, facts, and more about Andrea Reid, Biologist from NationalGeographic.
www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/bios/andrea-reid/
Video -- Rare Gorillas Caught on Camera -- National Geographic
May 9, 2012—A group of elusive Cross River gorillas-including a chest-beating silverback—were ...
video.nationalgeographic.com/.../cross-river-gorillas-rare-vide...
"Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse Coming Sunday
A "time traveling" solar eclipse will soon turn the sun into a ring of fire for sky-watchers in parts of Asia and the U.S. West.
news.nationalgeographic.com/.../120517-solar-eclipse-ring-of-...
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