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2013-05-23 17:15:58 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 1 +1s)

Earth under water

Let's face the facts.  There's no question that sea level is rising and that it will continue rising for the foreseeable future.  The only questions are:  1)  How fast? and 2) By how much?

Conservative estimates show that the sea level will rise by 12 to 16 feet by 2100.  Then, 16 feet per century over the next 300 years or more.

Can we afford to assume the "best case scenario"?  Or is it imperative that we prepare for rises as high as 60 feet per century over the next 300+ years?

Honestly, I don't think that cutting fossil fuels is the solution.  It might slow the process, but it's not going to stop it.  What do we do?  Build levies and dams that will affect the migration of many sea animals?  Simply evacuate to higher land?  Build floating cities that will rise along with the sea level?  Should weeven attemp... more »

2013-05-22 13:34:27 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Astatine - Rare element ideal for treating certain types of cancer

Professor Andreyev, who moved to York from the University of the West of Scotland last year, said: "Astatine is of particular interest because its isotopes are interesting candidates for the creation of radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment by targeted alpha therapy."

2013-05-22 13:19:39 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Rigid walls with acoustic invisibility

"You can’t have a conversation across a rigid wall—all the sound impinging on it is reflected"

That's debatable depending on how they define "rigid".  However, they do have an interesting method of amplifying and transmitting the sound via membrane covered holes in the wall.

I have to wonder about the applications.  Eavesdropping?  In wall speakers?

2013-05-22 11:59:53 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)

Flying spheres enigma

These strange spheres have been witnessed and recorded by astronauts, military and civilian pilots, scientists aboard MIR, and the general public.  Yes, this was broadcast on UFO.TV and, needless to say, it's a UFO documentary.  However, it is very professionally done.  No buzz words, sensationalism, or "tin hat" theories.  This documentary shows video footage of these strange spheres from a number of sources' civilian and otherwise.  These are not faked or fabricated.  Please watch with an open mind.

2013-05-22 02:01:38 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)

Tiankeng
Earth's big holes

[Re-post due to deletion of video]

The tiankeng are gigantic holes in the Earth with subterranean forests and networks of cave systems.  Most of which are found in a relatively small area of China.  These tiankeng were largely unexplored by humans until about 10 years ago.  This documentary shows an expedition into one of them.

2013-05-21 14:46:06 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)

New find:  The Cretaceous period ichthyosaur

"Until recently, it was thought that ichthyosaurs declined gradually in diversity through multiple extinction events during the Jurassic period."

2013-05-20 17:27:59 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

The 4th major empire of the ancient world

The Hittites

There seems to be some controversy as to whether or not the biblical Hittites and the Hittites described in this documentary are the same people.

Wikipedia offers this information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_Hittites#The_case_for_identity

There is no biblical reference on the UNESCO site that describes the Hittite capital city; Hattusha.

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/377/

Hittites.info seems to explicitly state that the "two" Hittites are actually the same people.

http://www.hittites.info/history.aspx

Though Hattusha was excavated in the early 1900's, much of the texts found there were not deciphered until much more recently.  Some of the information in this documentary might be slightly incorrect, but I still think... more »

2013-05-20 16:24:12 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

What if Earth's moon was closer . . . or further away?

Though I'm not sure that I agree with the theory of how our moon was formed, this still makes for an interesting documentary.  It shows the effects that the moon would have on Earth if it were closer or further away.

However, the most interesting and important part of the documentary, from my perspective, is roughly the last 9 minutes.  I've known there was frozen water on the moon for a while now.  That's a necessary resource for building a permanent moon base.  Like the narrator, who is a scientist, I feel that a moon base is of the utmost importance for the future of space exploration. 

In addition, we now have the technology to install a thin layer of solar cells on the lunar surface.  The energy that they collect can then be transferred to Earth; thus, providing significant powerfor t... more »

2013-05-19 05:22:54 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Arctic core samples make us question how long it's been frozen

After analyzing core samples taken from Russia's Lake El'gygytgyn, researchers have found that the Arctic region was much warmer for about 1.4 million years; starting 3.6 million years ago.  There was definitive evidence of vegetation in the form of tree pollen.  This is a significant find because, according to others' research, the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere weren't much higher during that period than they are today.

"The sediment core also reveals that even during the first major "cold snap" to show up in the record 3.3 million years ago, temperatures in the western Arctic were similar to recent averages of the past 12,000 years. "Most importantly, conditions were not 'glacial,' raising new questions as to the timing of the first appearance of ices... more »

2013-05-19 04:45:01 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)

The Uncanny Valley

Masahiro Mori, a roboticist, coined the term in a 1970 paper.

"A robot that's too human-like can veer into unsettling territory, tripping the same psychological alarms associated with a dead or unhealthy human."

If, in fact, this Uncanny Valley does exist, it certainly does not fit Mori's description.

The article names a few examples:

1)  CB2 (http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2012/11/14/85805742-robot-japan-osaka-0f4ba5a076126474bf5d4944e7651032b43d2c2b-s6-c10.jpg)

While a bit alien in appearance, it hardly seems fear inducing.

2)  KOBIAN (http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/robot_08_12/r19_19450411.jpg)

KOBIAN looks rather silly to me.  In fact, some of its expressions (from other pictures) remind me of Robin Williams.

3)  Nexi(ht... more »

2013-05-18 20:48:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Tiny asteroid creates bright flash as it strikes lunar surface

The impact was so bright that it could be seen without a telescope.

2013-05-18 20:38:46 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

What would happen if all the dark matter went away ?
Or, how to destroy a galaxy : a beginner's guide

Dark matter probably makes up about 90% of the mass of most galaxies. We can't see it, but it's the best explanation we have for why galaxies rotate so quickly without flying apart. So what would happen if it just vanished ? This simulation attempts to find out. When the counter turns red, the dark matter has gone.

Read more here : http://astrorhysy.blogspot.com/2013/05/galaxies-suck-lets-get-rid-of-them.html

EDIT : really sorry for all the posting/deleting/reposting ! Had massive problems uploading the GIF, so here's the video instead.

2013-05-18 20:10:39 (4 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Giant outbursts from binary star system

"Circinus X-1 is an X-ray binary (or two-star system) where one of the companion stars is a high-density, compact neutron star (a neutron star is an extremely dense and compact remnant of an exploded star and only 20km in diameter.) The two stars orbit each other every 16.5 days in an elliptical orbit. When the two stars are at their closest the gravity of the dense neutron star pulls material from the companion star. A powerful jet of material then blasts out from the system."

2013-05-18 20:03:53 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 0 +1s)

Delta Aquarid meteor shower
An early notification

The Delta Aquarid meteor shower is officially active from about July 12 to August 23.  As a bonus, the Perseid meteor shower overlaps with it in August.

Mark your calendars!

2013-05-15 16:37:12 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Forbidden archeology

Sadly, science does have a dark side.  What happens when several archeological digs at the same site provide indisputable evidence that contradicts the paradigm of mainstream science?  Well, the facts get buried.  Artifacts get lost.  Journals go unpublished.  However, do these horrific acts make the fact that hominids found their way to Central America at least 200,000 years ago any less true?  That's a minimum of 180,000 years before the accepted time of human, modern hominids, discovery of that region.

Pay little mind that this documentary was broadcast on UFOTV.  This is a true scientific documentary where archeologists, geologists and other scientists discuss the facts of this discovery.  You won't find any sensationalism or people with weird hairdos providing pseudo-facts here.  This is the real deal.

2013-05-15 16:16:44 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Explore the unknowable

Space.  It's vast.  We know that much.  Is it a universe?  A multiverse?  Was it created?  If so, by whom?  While I don't subscribe to all of the theories put forth in this documentary, it still provides some thought provoking ideas.

2013-05-15 16:03:43 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Is Titan a place like home?

Rocky landscape, vast plains of frozen water, methane rivers, cold lava flows made from a mixture of water and ammonia.  That hardly seems to describe Earth as we know it today.  However, is Titan a living example of what Earth was like 4 billion years ago?  Will it slowly evolve into a more life supporting and, perhaps, human friendly globe?  Watch as a mission that nearly failed brings light to these questions.

2013-05-15 15:51:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Lambayeque Valley, Peru
An ancient civilization

Most people know that Egyptians, Mayans, Aztecs and even ancient Indians built pyramids.  However, did you know that the Lambayeque people built about 250 pyramids in the Lambayeque Valley?  26 of them in Túcume alone.  Follow the rise and fall of the Lambayeque civilization in this fascinating documentary.

2013-05-16 04:12:39 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Tiankeng
Earth's big holes

The tiankeng are gigantic holes in the Earth with subterranean forests and networks of cave systems.  Most of which are found in a relatively small area of China.  These tiankeng were largely unexplored by humans until about 10 years ago.  This documentary shows an expedition into one of them.

2013-05-09 02:49:01 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 9 +1s)

Paul Krugman - a caricature

"There's treasure at the end of this economic crisis!"

The problem is that, as with rainbows, you never get closer to the end no matter how far you go.

2013-05-04 03:58:50 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 9 +1s)

Self Caricature

I was inspired by master caricature artist, +Rodney Pike.  I'm not even at 1% of his capabilities, but it was fun to try and I'm going to keep practicing.

2013-05-02 20:19:22 (4 comments, 2 reshares, 10 +1s)

Hairless cat (Golem edit)

Just a little fun.  Not my best job, but I did it in about an hour.

2013-04-27 04:13:00 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

+David Fahy - You have to create content if you want to grab people's interest.  Don't just redirect them to your profile page.  Do some posts with illustrations, videos, etc.  Also, be open to different theories.  It's not much of a community if you only want like minded people in it.

2013-04-25 15:43:22 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Political animation

I'd like to challenge the folks here to show an elephant blowing mud at a donkey and the donkey kicking mud at the elephant.

Caption?  Possibly something like "How's the 2 party system working out for you?"

2013-04-23 18:01:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 25 +1s)

Kelly Brook

Nice non-glam photo of a medium build model.

2013-04-23 14:44:20 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Endeavour
A one-man band

I created Endeavour back in 1994.  Alas, only a handful of my music has ever been recorded.  You can read more about Endeavour here:

http://progressivearts.blogspot.com/2009/06/diamond-in-rough-who-is-endeavour.html

From that link, you can also listen to my songs on the left side bar.  If you have any comments on a particular song, please give the title as the playlist is randomized.

Warning:  Play at your own risk.  The results of long term exposure are inconclusive.  However, lab mice seemed to get lost in a maze more easily while listening to the music.

2013-04-23 01:37:53 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Please post more women with medium builds and proportional curves.  Little to no make-up is a plus as is "air brushing".

Thanks

2013-04-22 12:43:07 (11 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

How do you use a saved search in G+?  I saved one the other day, but I don't know how to access it.

2013-03-19 14:37:29 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Limiting what a given circle can see

I've been reluctant to let some of my relatives know about G+ because there are a lot of posts that I wouldn't want them to see.

Do I limit my scope for some posts?  Sure.  I post some things to a specific circle.  However, I post most things to Extended Circles.

I think G+ needs to add a feature to circles where you can limit what people in those circles can see.  I'd prefer that some people, mainly relatives, only see my public posts.  All others blocked from sight unless I share it specifically with their circle.

2013-03-16 20:58:55 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 4 +1s)

Attention employers!

If you are a recruiter or know someone who is one, please read this post.

I am what the federal government as well as some large corporations in the private sector would call an Information Technology Specialist.  I have over 14 years of well rounded experience in the IT field.  In addition, I am fully DoD 8570 compliant at the IAT2 level.  Here is a summary of my professional experience in an enterprise environment:

1)  Systems Administrator:  Employed by CSC and worked for the Department of the Navy, I was the Altiris software suite administrator for the Eastern region of the US.  I did full system builds for 3 servers by installing and configuring Windows Server 2008, the Altiris software suite, and SQL 2005.  I was in charge of a total of 5 servers and monitored them daily by checking the Windows System and Applicationlogs, ... more »

2013-03-13 11:52:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Piano Tree, Monterey, California

2013-02-07 21:51:14 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Sandy Hook

Was it a hoax?  Did Desaree Juarez have a premonition?

Before you click the "Do You Believe . . . ." link, take a close look at this:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:72rp2h1eODgJ:bo.lt/5l9ef+&cd=5&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Scroll down to the original post and note the date.  Got it?  Now note the date of the Sandy Hook incident.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/14/sandy-hook-elementary-school-shooting_n_2300831.html?utm_hp_ref=sandy-hook-elementary-school-shooting

You can plainly see it in the link above, but go ahead and click it.

OK.  Now that you have this anomaly stored in your brain, read the "Do You Believe . . . " article.

2013-02-07 21:24:43 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 0 +1s)

FCC proposed mega public wi-fi

Please put a stop to this before it's implemented!  Once it's done, say goodbye to online privacy!  This is SOPA x 100!  Squash it now!

2013-02-07 21:08:44 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)

Philip Marshall
Former pilot

Philip Marshall, a 9/11 conspiracy theorist who wrote a book on the topic killed his two teenage kids and his dog before killing himself.

Is this a conspiracy within a conspiracy?

2013-01-30 16:07:30 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

Autosave Feature

G+ needs an autosave feature!  I just lost about 15 minutes worth of work because I accidentally used the wrong window to do a search.

2013-01-24 17:22:39 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 13 +1s)

Space Window

A whopping 59 frames and weighing in at about 1.6MB!

2013-01-23 15:08:03 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 7 +1s)

Chicago O'hare
Creepy animation

The background is an image by +Trey Ratcliff.  He gave me permission to edit it quite some time ago.  Halloween 2011 I think.

Now, I decided to animate it my "undead edit".

2012-12-12 14:32:19 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

I've mainly worked with small stuff to date.  Avatars.  I also did one larger one as an editorial animation.

NOTE:  For some reason the Obama animation is really slow in Firefox.

2012-11-29 22:02:04 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

New observations by the MESSENGER spacecraft provide compelling support for the long-held hypothesis that Mercury harbors abundant water ice and other frozen volatile materials in its permanently shadowed polar craters. http://go.nasa.gov/V8InbR

2012-11-15 06:21:54 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Not quite back in the saddle yet

I'm still doing online activities through my iPod Touch 4G. I finally got the last parts to build my new family PC today.

Whisper - <Man am I glad I have a wifi printer! My wife would be on me 24/7 otherwise.>

I should be back with basic PC capabilities by tomorrow evening. Being that this is a major upgrade to both Win7 and a 64-bit system, I anticipate it being a few weeks before I have everything "back to normal". I had loads of apps installed on the, now dead, PC and tons of documents, images, etc. to restore.

The good thing is that I have Norton Ghost now (yeah, I know Win7 has backup capability, but I've learned not to depend on MS for everything) and I'll be doing a backup image as soon as everything is back intact. No more manual rebuilds for me. I'm doing a full backup... more »

2012-10-20 18:59:31 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Gary Johnson
on Taxes

Stop chasing for details on Romney's plan!  You know the details for Obama's plan.  Spend! Tax breaks for the rich!  Spend! Tax loopholes! Spend!

Gary Johnson's plan: 
http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/issues/economy-and-taxes

Vote for Gary Johnson on November 6, 2012

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2012-10-20 18:33:47 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Gary Johnson supporters from coast to coast are invited to the Nationwide Gary Johnson Sign-Waving Day, on Wednesday, October 24th AND Friday, October 26th. Grab your Gary Johnson signs, find a busy street corner in your home town, and wave your support for Liberty!

Now is the time to get as much exposure as we can. We want this to be a huge, coast-to-coast event! Invite your friends, bring food, and have fun! The nationwide Gary Johnson Sign-Waving Day will work as follows:

*Pick a high traffic area, like a downtown street corner at rush hour. Alternately, you can hang homemade banners and signs on highway overpasses.

*Create an event on Facebook to organize a time and place to meet in your area. Try to have a number of locations across your city or state!
Wave yard signs, posters, any homemade signs you'd like, and make noise, noise, noise!

*Please take... more »

2012-10-20 18:22:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

2012-10-20 18:09:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

If +Barack Obama or +Mitt Romney are elected, we will find ourselves with a heightened police state & unsustainable spending.

2012-10-20 18:10:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Gary Johnson
Cats have his back

It's #caturday .  This one wants you to vote for Gary Johnson.  You know how cats are.  Just do it!

Vote for Gary Johnson on November 6, 2012

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2012-10-18 14:39:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Warp drive
Not mere sci-fi anymore

Travel up to 10 times the speed of light without going faster than the speed of light.  Does this sound contradictory?  Not when you create a region of contracted space.

#science #space #warpdrive  

2012-10-18 14:04:56 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

CAPTCHA
The big fail

This might be an old article, but it's just as valid today as when it was published.  Read this article if you want to find out why CAPTCHA doesn't work and actually causes more harm than good.

#captcha #captchafail  

2012-10-18 13:45:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

"There are clear choices in this election, but they weren’t on the stage tonight." 

My statement on last night's Presidential debate.

2012-10-18 13:22:10 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Nationwide Gary Johnson Sign-Waving Day is still going strong! Keep sending in those great pics to CampaignTrailPics@GaryJohnson2012.com.

2012-10-18 12:29:02 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Just say NO!
Don't do #obamney

Break your addiction to the 2 party system!  Stand above the influence!  There's still time!  Gary Johnson is on the ballot in 48 states!

Vote for Gary Johnson on November 6, 2012!
http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/issues

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