Paradise regained for naturalists in Port Howard Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands entice visitors with wildlife and rugged charm. Darwin called the islands desolate, yet the author praises penguins and elephant seals, notes limited tourism before 1982, mentions the Port Howard lodge and Sea Lion Island, Pebble Island, and Stanley, recalls famous locals like Captain Hamilton, and ends that the Falklands remain a pricey destination for travelers able to reach them.
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Mills College bucks trend as women’s colleges face coed shifts
Mills College in California, a 135 year old independent women's college with a $60 million endowment and 1,000 students, remains an outlier as many all female institutions confront declining applications. Admissions have risen 50 percent over the past year, while Mills weighs its enduring mission amid national coeducation trends and broader liberal arts challenges.
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