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The Dandelion - Another Look...
- 20 Jun 2011
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"The humble dandelion. From your garden to almost the ends of the earth this small but conspicuous plant flourishes. Gardeners do not appreciate its presence, considering it a weed, even though its flowering usually indicates the beginning of the honey bee season and could be seen as a welcome sign. Its simplistic looking structure hides a few surprising secrets and its cultural resonance, especially in Europe is strong. Here is a short but sincere homage to one of the small wonders of our botanical world."

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World's Shortest Books

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These books won't take up much space on your Kindle !

THINGS I DID TO DESERVE THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

by Barack Obama

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MY BLACK GIRLFRIENDS

by Tiger Woods

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THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MY COUNTRY

by Jane Fonda, Cindy Sheehan and Michelle Obama
Illustrated by Michael Moore
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MY CHRISTIAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS

& HOW I HELPED AFTER KATRINA

by Rev Jesse Jackson & Rev Al Sharpton
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THINGS I LOVE ABOUT BILL

by Hillary Clinton
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Sequel: THINGS I LOVE ABOUT HILLARY

By Bill Clinton
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THINGS I CAN NOT AFFORD

by Bill Gates
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THINGS I WOULD NOT DO FOR MONEY

by Dennis Rodman
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THINGS WE KNOW TO BE TRUE

by Al Gore
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GUIDE TO THE PACIFIC

by Amelia Earhart

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HOW TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST

by Dr. Jack Kevorkian
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TO ALL THE MEN WE HAVE LOVED BEFORE

by Ellen de Generes & Rosie O'Donnell

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GUIDE TO DATING ETIQUETTE

by Mike Tyson
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THE AMISH PHONE DIRECTORY
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MY PLAN TO FIND THE REAL KILLERS

by O. J. Simpson
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HOW TO DRINK & DRIVE SAFELY

by Ted Kennedy

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MY BOOK OF MORALS

by John Edwards

with introduction by

Arnold Schwarzenegger

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AND, JUST ADDED:

My Complete Knowledge of Military Strategy

by Nancy Pelosi

Loaned out by Bob...Thanks !

Queen of the Sun : What are the bees telling us ?
- 20 Jun 2011
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"A New Documentary Film on Bee Colony Collapse Disorder from Taggart Siegel, director of The Real Dirt on Farmer John among many others. The film is about the crisis of Colony Collapse Disorder, and how different kinds of beekeepers around the world are coping with it. " MentallFloss.com

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The Intercellular Bridge : Where Cells Divide...
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Newly Found Filaments Inside Cells Might Be the Key to How They Divide
By Caitlin Kearney

Biologists have studied cell division for decades, yet the mechanics of how cells physically separate from one another have remained largely a mystery. To better understand the mechanism, molecular cell biologist Daniel Gerlich of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, along with colleagues from Switzerland and Germany, scanned dividing cells at various angles with electron beams.

The scientists used that data to create a 3-D image of the intercellular bridge, the region where cells split in two. The image showed the cell’s internal skeleton, which includes microtubules [red], and also revealed previously unknown filaments [green] constricting the area where division occurs. Gerlich says that his next goal is to clarify the chemical composition of the mysterious filaments and the process by which they form.

via popsci.com
Neon Posters by the mysteriously named Mr Whaite
- 20 Jun 2011
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"I love neon signs - they’re hypnotic, sexy, sleazy and tacky all at the same time - and I’ve always thought it would be cool if cinemas used them to advertise films. So with that in mind, I thought I’d have a go at designing some animated Movie Neon." Pop Art by Mr Whaite

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Hubble’s Stunning New View of Centaurus A
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A firestorm of star birth in the active galaxy Centaurus A. Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration

"Resembling looming rain clouds on a stormy day, dark lanes of dust crisscross the giant elliptical galaxy Centaurus A. Hubble’s panchromatic vision, stretching from ultraviolet through near-infrared wavelengths, reveals the vibrant glow of young, blue star clusters and a glimpse into regions normally obscured by the dust."

via universetoday.com
DARPA : Memory Training Simulation
- 20 Jun 2011
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The Dandelion - Another Look...

World's Shortest Books

Queen of the Sun : What are the bees telling us ?

The Intercellular Bridge : Where Cells Divide...

Neon Posters by the mysteriously named Mr Whaite

Hubble’s Stunning New View of Centaurus A

DARPA : Memory Training Simulation

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