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  • How Big Are Solar Flares?

    • 22 Aug 2011
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    "With the recent activity on the Sun, we’ve used the words “massive” or “huge” to describe solar flares. But just how big are they, really? This great video by Scott Stevenson explains and illustrates the actual size of solar flares."  
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  • A Noctilucent Masterpiece

    • 22 Aug 2011
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    • 21August11 Clouds Iceland Phenomena
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    "Night-shining “noctilucent” clouds create a magical glow in the night skies over Reykjavíc, Iceland in this beautiful photo by Örvar Atli Þorgeirsson. In the foreground is “The Sun Voyager” (Sólfar), an iconic steel sculpture located on the city waterfront representing a Viking ship."  
    via universetoday.com

     

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  • Sunrise on Padre Island,TX

    • 22 Aug 2011
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    • 21August11 Islands Landscapes Sunrise Texas photography
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  • Soldiers, Puppies and Kittens

    • 22 Aug 2011
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    • 21August11 Human Interest Inspirational Military Pets
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    "In horrible times of wars, you probably wonder what keeps soldiers from going crazy. Letters and calls from loved ones, you might say, right? But you know something that’s really effective? Little furry, cutesy-wutesy pets. They say that dogs make you live a happier and longer life, while cats keep your blood pressure down.

    I think that is exactly what soldiers need after being in a battle field for the whole day. Pets are fun and loving. They make the time pass in happiness; they make you forget about the problems you have. They are little miracle workers. Here is a selection of photos in which soldiers are either playing or petting a furry friend. It’s a contrast between brutality and softness. It’s great to see the bonding between soldiers and pets; it’s like they’re taking good care of each other."

    via thisblogrules.com


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  • Crime Jazz Unit

    • 22 Aug 2011
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    "Colorful Jazz" by Debra Hurd

     

    Welcome to the Crime Jazz Unit!

    The Crime Jazz Unit provides a Soundtrack to the wrong doings against society.

    Along with the usual suspects of Crime Jazz, Exotica, Erotica and cool groove soundtrack you will also receive additional privileges such as:

    - Tips on how to commit a perfect crime or how to get on in prison should things go screwy
    - The Texas Death Row weekly spotlight, highlighting last words and last meals
    - Stupid laws and or crimes
    - Excerpts from our favourite Crime authors
    - Death Row recipes
    - and much much more…

    By following us here at the Crime Jazz Unit you will receive a new episode every two weeks as a reward for good behaviour.

    Now, keep out of trouble.

    CJU

    Click here to listen to the Episode, if you've got the guts

     "… park it over there for half an hour or so and keep quiet. That is if you are attached to those pearly whites in your kisser!"  

    Track listing below 

    1 The Spies Cyril Stapleton and his Orchestra
    2 Come Spy With Me Hugo Montenegro and his Orchestra
    3 Willie's Theme The Diplomats of Solid Sound
    4 The Man From T.H.R.U.S.H Lalo Schifrin
    5 Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) Edwin Astley
    6 The Heist Alan Tew
    7 Beat Girl John Barry
    8 Walk and Talk Syd Dale
    9 Buns O'Plenty Issac Hayes

     

    via crimejazzunit.blogspot.com

     

     

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  • Dam & Karlslund Glass : from Axis Mundi to "Inflatable Toys"

    • 22 Aug 2011
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  • Titillating Tales of Tafoni – Nature's Rock Art

    • 22 Aug 2011
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    • 21August11 Beaches Geology Phenomena Process Rocks Tafoni desert nature puzzles
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    Image Credit : Dawn Endico  

    "Found in all types of climates, tafoni are most common in tidal areas and, conversely, in deserts.  
    ...Tafoni also come in three different forms – honeycomb, cellular and nested. They were first defined scientifically in the nineteenth century and as a geomorphic topic have attracted many geologists as well as the more casual onlooker. What unites the scientist and the layman is the sense of awe that they can inspire."

    see more Tafoni via kuriositas.com

     

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