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Tag: Charlie and the Adventure

Finding Melville’s Whale

Posted on August 25, 2010August 25, 2010 By Andrew Thaler 12 Comments on Finding Melville’s Whale
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It’s hard to believe that 365 Days of Darwin is three quarters over. For nine months, Charlie and Charlie 2.0 have joined us on our adventures around the world.

I love the challenge of coming up with something new and interesting every day. Hosting a regularly scheduled event keeps me focused on the blog. 365 Days of Darwin is challenging, rewarding, and gives our readers something new to look forward to every time they visit.

But everything ends, eventually, and 365 Days of Darwin is entering it’s final 3 months. It’s time to begin something new and different.

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Charlie and the Adventure: August 23, 2010

Posted on August 23, 2010 By David Shiffman
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No visit to Pittsburgh is complete without examining the “Steel City’s” industrial heritage. Charlie, WhySharksMatter, and Bluegrass blue crab visited the abandoned Carrie Furnace, which is now part of the Rivers of Steel national heritage area. Pittsburgh’s transformation from industrial center to green industry leader is impressive to say the least.

Charlie and the Adventure: August 21, 2010

Posted on August 21, 2010 By David Shiffman
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Charlie, WhySharksMatter, and Bluegrass Blue Crab check out a Pittsburgh Pirates game. The Pirates won, but today’s New York Times reported that the Pirates officially have the most consecutive losing seasons of any team in any major sport.

Charlie and the Adventure: August 19, 2010

Posted on August 19, 2010August 15, 2010 By David Shiffman 1 Comment on Charlie and the Adventure: August 19, 2010
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While walking around Pittsburgh, Charlie stops to admire the Rachel Carson bridge. The author of “Silent Spring” was born in nearby Springdale in 1907 and studied at Pittsburgh-based Chatham.

Charlie and the Adventure: August 17, 2010

Posted on August 17, 2010August 15, 2010 By David Shiffman
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One of the recurring themes of this year’s ESA conference is sustainability, but during a visit to the Pittsburgh zoo’s store, even Charlie is surprised to see how far some people will go.

Charlie and the Adventure: August 15, 2010

Posted on August 15, 2010 By David Shiffman
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Charlie is intrigued by an item for sale in a bookstore near the Convention Center

Charlie and the Adventure: August 12, 2010

Posted on August 12, 2010August 9, 2010 By David Shiffman
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Charlie 1.0 also senses the presence of a powerful mind nearby. Could it be… strangely buff Einstein?

Charlie and the Adventure: August 11, 2010

Posted on August 11, 2010August 9, 2010 By David Shiffman 1 Comment on Charlie and the Adventure: August 11, 2010
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Charlie 2.0  senses a great disturbance in the force. It’s something he hasn’t felt since…

Charlie and the Adventure: August 10, 2010

Posted on August 10, 2010August 9, 2010 By David Shiffman
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Charlie, WhySharksMatter, and BlueGrassBlueCrab watch Shark Week and are amazed to see how high those Great Whites can jump

Charlie and the Adventure: July 30, 2010

Posted on July 30, 2010July 25, 2010 By David Shiffman
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Charlie did enjoy viewing Australia’s unique wildlife, and he did leave Australia inspired to help protect and conserve the environment.

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