Here We Go

So it's been a while! I figured all the hype on Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland deserved a post. I will start out with one word: disappointment! This tale, which was probably a fantasy for most little girls was nothing short of a let-down. I had always been so thrilled by the haunting, eclectic touch of Tim in the majority of his films. That was, until Alice. I'll start with the positives, then get to the negatives. First off, I can't complain about the wardrobe and actors... atleast the very few that were included. This tale was turned into just about every other big action, super-computer graphic-oriented film out and about these days. I never saw Avatar for this exact reason. I don't mind fantasy, but there is something about Tim Burton doing this that upsets me. I expected the movie to turn into a more classic, artistic manner and it just went into the redundancy of most Hollywood epic films- to the shitter. The pace of the film was long, dreary, and hard to stay awake to. The attempt at humor was pure cheese. Ok, I'm going to stop my rambling now. I guess I just figured he would sway in a more original way and stand out from the rest. For me, it did not. Maybe I have Tim Burton misunderstood. Does anyone else agree???

Mushrooms

No, no. I am not a drug abuser and I do not use psilocybin. But for some reason I have always fancied mushrooms. Maybe its nothing more than just the pure physical beauty and wonder of this magical fungi!

Climategate 101

Climatic Research Unit e-mail hacking incident

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Climatic Research Unit e-mail hacking incident, also known as Climategate,^[1][2][3] began in November 2009 with the hacking of a server used by the Climatic Research Unit (CRU) of the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich, England, in the United Kingdom. An unknown individual stole^[4] and anonymously disseminated over a thousand e-mails and other documents.^[5][6][7] The university confirmed that a "criminal breach" of their security systems took place,^[8] but could not confirm the authenticity of the material at short notice,^[9] and expressed concern "that personal information about individuals may have been compromised."^[10] Details of the incident have been reported to the police, who are investigating.^[5] Later, Phil Jones, Director of the CRU, confirmed that all of the leaked emails that had provoked heated debate appeared to be genuine.^[11]

Climate change sceptics have asserted that the e-mails show collusion^[12] by climate scientists to withhold scientific information.^[13] Other prominent climate scientists, such as Richard Somerville, have called the incident a smear campaign.^[14] Jones called charges that the emails involve any "untoward" activity "ludicrous",^[15] and Kevin Trenberth of the National Center for Atmospheric Research stated that the sceptics have selectively quoted words and phrases out of context in an attempt to sabotage the Copenhagen global climate summit in December.^[16]

The BBC reported that the university intends to announce an official inquiry into the affair and will make information about the investigation into the hack available in the near future.^[17] The university announced on 1 December that Phil Jones is to stand aside temporarily as director of the Unit during the investigation."^[18]

^{Source: Wikipedia}

The Berkshires

I had heard of New England, of course, and seen beautiful photos, but it wasn't until I was flipping through the airline mag on my flight home did I read and understand the compelling beauty of the Berkshires. The photos of the trees that look like paintbrushes dipped in reds, yellow, and oranges was enough to captivate me. The Berkshires have now been added to my places to go list. If you could go anywhere, where would it be?

My Dream Home: the Earthship!

I vwant I vwant! Not only are these homes made from 100% recycled materials, but they make u self sufficient & take u off the grid, but still allow you to have the comforts of technology & wifi! Each home is designed with a greenhouse for growing food & underground water tanks which provide your water supply. I didn't put photos of the interior, but if u are curious google them. You will see that they look like something straight out of Architectural Digest or Interior Decor mags!

Enypniastes

A tumor? An alien...? No! Its an Enypniastes, a deep sea creature! Gross, yet fascinating, huh?

Book Of Hours

Love the selection of herbs used in the detailing.

Birds <3

Some lovely hand drawings of birdies. They make me smile.

From here.