Fred Lapides
About Fred Lapides
Posts by Fred Lapides:
Murder, Polar Bears, and Arctic Hurricanes: The Many Twists and Turns of a 2008 Whaling Research Expedition
Explorers come from many backgrounds. Dr. Martin Nweeia started as a dental surgeon. Eventually, his interests expanded to include dental anthropology—the study of how […]
Which states have the most SNAP recipients?
Starting Saturday, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for millions are in jeopardy as the impacts of the weeks-long federal government shutdown expand. The U.S. […]
Why the survival of uncontacted Indigenous peoples is under growing threat
At least 196 uncontacted Indigenous groups remain, half of which could be wiped out in under 10 years, according to a new report by Survival […]
The Disaster Industrial Complex Is Driving US Economic Growth
Some stories have mundane beginnings, while others strike like lightning. Only occasionally is it both. In today’s newsletter, we share the story behind our new […]
The U.S. Is on Track to Lose a War With China
Modern warfare is decided by production capacity and technological mastery, not by individual valor. Source: READ
The Halloween Party at Uncle Sam’s – 31 October 1977 – Flashbak
Steve Laboe shares his pictures and takes us back to the Halloween Party at Uncle Sam’s in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Source: The Halloween Party at […]
