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Ask Chris #81: Scooby-Doo and Secular Humanism Here at ComicsAlliance, we value our readership and are always open to what the masses of Internet readers have to say. That’s why every week, Senior Writer Chris Sims puts his comics culture knowledge to the test as he responds to your reader questions! Q: On Scooby-Doo, do you prefer the monsters to be real or people in costumes? Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia The stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park lies in the Lika region of Croatia. The park is surrounded by the mountains Plješevica, Mala Kapela, and Medveđak, which are part of the Dinaric Alps. The 16 blue-green Plitvice Lakes, which are separated by natural dams of travertine, are situated on the Plitvice plateau. Waterfalls connect the lakes, and the tallest waterfall is Veliki Slap at 70 meters (230 feet) tall. The Plitvice lakes area boasts a large variety of interesting and colorful flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy walking and hiking the many pathways and trails, or exploring the lakes by boat.
Hammock tent The Hammock Tent keeps you off the ground, dry, and apparently comfortable. Hammock tent from Tentsile Hennessy hammock tent Download Jetpac’s travel photography app to see all your friends’ cool travel photos! Judith Jarvis Thomson: A Defense of Abortion Judith Jarvis Thomson: A Defense of Abortion From Philosophy & Public Affairs, Vol. 1, no. 1 (Fall 1971). (Reprinted in "Intervention and Reflection: Basic Issues in Medical Ethics," 5th ed., ed. Ronald Munson (Belmont; Wadsworth 1996). pp 69-80.) Most opposition to abortion relies on the premise that the fetus is a human being, a person, from the moment of conception. The premise is argued for, but, as I think, not well.
Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe (Part 1) Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece Skaftafeli - Iceland Plitvice Lakes – Croatia The VICE Guide to Karachi - Part 1 One of Pakistan’s famous decorative buses gets hit by one of Karachi’s infamous outbursts of violence. Photo by Zia Mazhar/Associated Press. Interviewing a “target killer” in Karachi was probably the scariest thing I’ve done in my 17 years at VICE. His gun sat between my feet in the backseat of our car as we drove in circles around his neighborhood.
Living with Giraffes at Nairobi's Giraffe Manor This luxury boutique hotel is not what you would expect from your standard vacation lodging! Located in Kenya, just about 12 miles outside of Nairobi, Giraffe Manor is 12 acres of private land and 140 acres of indigenous forest that is home to a herd of Rothschild Giraffe. The website explains that the Giraffe Center, located on the Giraffe Manor grounds “was set up by AFEW (African Fund for Endangered Wildlife) as a breeding centre for the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, and has now evolved to operate conservation and educational programs for Kenyan school children. Giraffe Centre has preserved the original habitat intact for the giraffes and a variety of birds and animals including warthogs, hyenas and sometimes a leopard.” Backpacks Infographic: How to Find the Right Backpack - REI - StumbleUpon Need a break from the daily multitasking merry-go-round? Trade in your digital devices for boots and backpacks—they're your ticket to off-the-grid adventures and the wonders of the backcountry! With the right pack and a little preparation, you can head out for a day hike or a through-hike and say "CUL8R" to the daily grind. Add this infographic to your website by copying the code below: <p><a href=" src=" alt="Backpacks Infographic: How to Find the Right Backpack for You" title="Backpacks Infographic: How to Find the Right Backpack for You" /></a><br /><br />Check out REI's <a href=" next time you head outdoors!</p>
Great Places to Celebrate Earth Hour Tonight at 8:30 pm nations around the world will be taking part in Earth Hour to take a stand against climate change. Started by the WWF in Australia, it has grown immensely since 2007 to become a global initiative. We all know that 1 hour of lights off won’t do much to save the planet, but we hope that it encourages people to make changes in their lifestyle and we thought we’d share a few ideas of types of travels that promote sustainability and encourage lights out every day. Rooms lit by Candlelight in Jordan
ALL THE WRONG PLACES: Sweden Micronations Road Trip ALL THE WRONG PLACES: Sweden Micronations Road Trip February 07, 2012 Sweden has it all perfectly sorted. Spotless trains, balanced budgets, smooth roads and leggy blondes. So for most Swedes it's hard to move beyond this idyllic Scando life. The 10 best treks in the world These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and a good amount of preparation. However, if you choose to go on any of these trails then you will be rewarded with experiences that last a lifetime. 10 of the best budget hotels in New York Posted on: September 21st in Cool Hotels, Travel by Graham Padmore. Like this Post? The Big Apple may be one of the ultimate city break destinations – shopping, art, sightseeing and so much more. It’s also (like most major capital cities) unfortunately notoriously expensive. So for those wanting to maximise their spending money, you will have to seek out some good NYC budget hotels.
Sound Science: World's Best Outdoor Music Venues Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. Photo: redrocksonline.comThe Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Photo: BeverlyHillsPorches/FlickrSlane Castle in Meath, Ireland. Photo: Slane CastleHollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California. Photo: USGSThe Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington. 100 little things that travel has taught me Travel has been one of my most valuable teachers. Rather than sit in a classroom and learn about the world through a someone else’s eyes, I did it through adventures and misadventures, tears and laughter. I know I still have so much to discover, but here are some lessons that sometimes I had to learn the hard way. Some of them I already kinda knew, some I are silly, some are serious, some are obvious, and some are embarrassing. Maybe this collection will help open up new doors in your own life and own travels, and although we will all learn our own lessons, I hope maybe I will help someone avoid some of my mistakes (example: #14).