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Whale Sighting

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Angela Warner

Is it a whale of a tale or was it the tail of a whale?  This morning we did indeed see two whales, and their tails!  I was woken from my sleep at 0830 (first unsuccessfully by a phone call, … Continue reading →

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Life is Controlled by the Limiting Nutrient

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Whitney King

We all know that we are supposed to eat a balanced diet containing the Recommended Dietary Allowance of vitamins and minerals to maintain our health.  Humans, and all other organisms, require major and minor nutrients in well-defined quantities for healthy … Continue reading →

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Halfway

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Angela Warner

Saturday marked the halfway point of our cruise.  In two more days we’ll be at the southernmost station of our trip, and then we’ll alter our course onto a two-week long diagonal towards South Africa, our ultimate destination.  We have … Continue reading →

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