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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Latest movie: Slumdog Millionaire
Watched it this afternoon and I know I'm late on this one.
It was good, real good. Did you know the same guy who
directed Trainspotting, directed this film as well?
Endangered species: Kemp's Ridley sea turtle
Kemp's Ridley is a critically endangered species of sea turtle. It is one of two living species in the genus Lepidochelys, the other one being L. olivacea, the Olive Ridley. It is also the rarest sea turtle. Kemp's Ridleyis the smallest living sea turtle, reaching maturity at 2 feet long and averaging only 45 kilograms (100 lb).
Kemp's Ridley sea turtles generally prefer warm waters but are known to inhabit the waters as far north as New Jersey, but return to the Gulf of Mexico. Almost all females return each year to a single beach in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas (Rancho Nuevo) to lay their eggs. In the past their numbers were severely depleted through hunting, but today major threats include loss of habitat, pollution, and entanglement in fishing/shrimping nets.
Latest movie: Lawrence of Arabia
I watched this yesterday, my buddy Barry recommended it to me.
The sound(track) was incredible. But then again there was a lot to
like about this movie. It will take you over 3.5 hours to get through
the film, but totally worth it. Based on a true story.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Latest movie: Fire
Been on a movie-watching binge lately,
I recently renewed my Netflix membership.
Fire was pretty good. It was released in
India (1996). The acting is on point, the
Taj Mahal makes a cameo, and you get an
insider's look at Indian culture. The director
caught hell for featuring two Hindu lesbians
on screen. Maybe I should check out Brokeback
Mountain to call it even stephens. Or maybe not.
I recently renewed my Netflix membership.
Fire was pretty good. It was released in
India (1996). The acting is on point, the
Taj Mahal makes a cameo, and you get an
insider's look at Indian culture. The director
caught hell for featuring two Hindu lesbians
on screen. Maybe I should check out Brokeback
Mountain to call it even stephens. Or maybe not.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Latest movie: Beowulf
I watched this Saturday night. It was real good. The story
was more than interesting and the animation was cool.
was more than interesting and the animation was cool.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Algae-based fuel
Algae research will get a big boost from two projects involving multiple partners that received funding this winter through the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). DARPA’s BioFuels program wants to reduce algae-based fuel poduction from about $20-$30 per gallon to $3 per gallon.
Two experienced defense contractors, both based in San Diego, are leading projects. General Atomics will lead a team of 18 university and industrial partners in a three-year project supported by a $43 million from DARPA. Science Applications International Corporation received a $25 million contract for all phases of an algae program involving industrial and academic organizations from all over the U.S. including; Georgia, Florida, Hawaii and Texas.
DARPA developed ARPANET in 1969 which led to the Internet. DARPA also assisted in research for the development of GPS technology. DARPA's Vulture program is developing an unmanned aircraft capable of remaining on-station uninterrupted for over five years.
Two experienced defense contractors, both based in San Diego, are leading projects. General Atomics will lead a team of 18 university and industrial partners in a three-year project supported by a $43 million from DARPA. Science Applications International Corporation received a $25 million contract for all phases of an algae program involving industrial and academic organizations from all over the U.S. including; Georgia, Florida, Hawaii and Texas.DARPA developed ARPANET in 1969 which led to the Internet. DARPA also assisted in research for the development of GPS technology. DARPA's Vulture program is developing an unmanned aircraft capable of remaining on-station uninterrupted for over five years.
Plastic Logic
Plastic Logic is a touchscreen ebook reader. The user will be
able to connect to the internet (using AT&T wireless network)
to order books online from Barnes & Noble. Due out early 2010.
able to connect to the internet (using AT&T wireless network)
to order books online from Barnes & Noble. Due out early 2010.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Latest movie: Trainspotting
Classic. I should have seen this sooner. Don't know about you
but I had to fast forward through some of the toilet scene.
Latest movie: Seven Samurai
One of the best movies I have ever seen. How come
nobody told me about it sooner? A lot of messages
in this one. Set aside 3 hours of your time and enjoy
the show. Read more about it here.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Plane hijacked, lands in Mexico City
An AeroMexico passenger plane was hijacked in Mexico and flown to the Mexican capital, but all of the passengers and crew got off the plane. As many as five suspects were detained soon afterward.
The AeroMexico flight was seized after taking off from Cancun. Local media said the hijackers had
threatened to blow the plane up unless they were allowed to speak to President Felipe Calderón.
The AeroMexico flight was seized after taking off from Cancun. Local media said the hijackers hadthreatened to blow the plane up unless they were allowed to speak to President Felipe Calderón.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Endangered species: Pygmy sloth
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The Pygmy Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus) is a three-toed sloth. Its habitat is located on the tiny
island of Isla Escudo de Veraguas off the coast of Panama. It is specialized for the mangrove forests surrounding the island and this is the only place it has been seen. The population size of the Pygmy
Three-toed Sloth is declining mainly because of poaching. The exact number of Pygmy Three-toed
Sloths is unknown, but it is estimated that there are only around a few hundred alive. It is listed as
critically endangered by the IUCN Red List. The island on which it lives is not inhabited by humans.
island of Isla Escudo de Veraguas off the coast of Panama. It is specialized for the mangrove forests surrounding the island and this is the only place it has been seen. The population size of the Pygmy
Three-toed Sloth is declining mainly because of poaching. The exact number of Pygmy Three-toed
Sloths is unknown, but it is estimated that there are only around a few hundred alive. It is listed as
critically endangered by the IUCN Red List. The island on which it lives is not inhabited by humans.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Latest book: The Dangerous World of Butterflies
Who knew you could receive (live) butterflies in the mail? And I didn't know there was such a thing as pupal rape. This book even covers the story of a butterfly trafficker sentenced to a few years in prison. Definitely an interesting read.
Latest movie: Wall Street
I watched this for the first time last night.
I loved it. Michael Douglas won an academy
award for his role. Oliver Stone is currently
filming the sequel with actor Shia Lebeouf.
Latest movie: Clay Pigeons
My buddy Scott had to tell me about
this one otherwise i would have never
known to check it out. Vince Vaughn
actually does some acting in this one.
Joaquin Phoenix seems to never do a
bad movie. And then you've got Janeane
Garafolo. I won't tell you the plot, just
check it out.
this one otherwise i would have never
known to check it out. Vince Vaughn
actually does some acting in this one.
Joaquin Phoenix seems to never do a
bad movie. And then you've got Janeane
Garafolo. I won't tell you the plot, just
check it out.
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