December 2009
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Stunning deep-sea volcanic eruption.
(via Wired Science)
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New Tron: Legacy releases
A beautiful screen shot.
And a new poster release.
Oh boy, I really hope this turns out well. Tron is one of the handful of Disney movies I actually love.
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SPACE BEER!
Japanese brewer Sarporo teamed up with the Russian space program to develop a “out of this world” beer. The hops used in the beer are decended from a stain that was grown in space at the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station. Unfortunately the beer will only be available to Japanese citizens who enter a lottery for 10,000 yen ($110). Apparently the beer is only...
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Mystery Norwegian Spiral
In the middle of the night a blue light shot out of the White sea above Norway. It began to spin and twirl. Suddenly the blue became white and the spin was a giant spiral in the night’s sky. Onlookers pointed and stared in wonderment. Video and pictures where being taken from all over the country. From the point of view in some areas of the country the spiral seems to take up the whole...
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New Moon revealed
As a rational individual and a public school teacher I find that it is important to pass along truth in all things. Even if it is harsh, overtly critical, or attacks preconceived notions or silly fads of teenagers and adults alike. So I would like to pass along a list I stumbled upon on Wired Magazine.
In the spirit of speaking truth to diamond-skinned power, enjoy this list of unfortunate...
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Homemade Steamed Milk
Every weekend I like to take my time and make myself the perfect cup of coffee, since during the week I am rushing out the door to try to get to my classroom with as much time as I can gather to set things up for my students. But with so much to do on the weekdays I don’t get to enjoy a good cup of joe. So on the weekends I make it a point to take my time, brew a special blend, and sit...