Today I find myself once again in the solar camp as these names are not only shaking off their nasty reversals, but adding gains as well.

FORBES: They're Baaaack!

As I set off on my next expedition and find myself in harsh climates again, while cycling 15, 000 miles from Alaska to Chile and climbing some of the highest mountains, I will keep in mind the Mountain Rescue teams - who work in these environments, not for fun, but to save lives.

BBC: Rescuers tackle urban landscape

So once again I find myself saying, and probably not for the last time: You stay classy, NBC.

FORBES: The most expensive comedy bit ever?

Again and again I expect to find myself asking that Erasmian question: how is freedom best served?

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