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However sturdy the boats might be, crossing the Drake Passage makes even the saltiest sailor turn green. Seasick pills are therefore mandatory. Along the coast, Antarctic summers might feel warmer than some Northern Hemisphere winters, but serious cold-weather clothing, like skiwear, is still required. Other essential items to bring...
If there's one thing they forget to tell you about Antarctica, it's the fact that you won't be getting much sleep there. Time becomes a very elastic concept in summer on the continent?you can expect as much as 20 hours of sunshine a day, and regular...
CLEAN LIVING If seasickness doesn't make you turn green, then an encounter with Antarctica's pristine wilderness certainly will. This is the site of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, which is dedicated to preserving the continent's delicate environment.
The U.S. needs African help in stopping al-Qaeda gaining a foothold on the continent, and in protecting what may become increasingly important energy interests in the West African region. And that has prompted it to engage more actively with African leaders and problems, offering aid and promoting cooperation and...
Because Africa's wars have a habit of spilling over borders and destabilizing entire regions, peacekeeping will be a hot topic in Administration's discussions over Liberia with Nigeria and in particular South Africa, which boasts the continent's most powerful military. The President will also be looking to greatly...