Jennifer Morrison
I’m only allowed to upload 5 pictures at a time, so here’s 5 (along with my official request for the ability to upload more, like 10 if it’s anything Jennifer Morrison related).
More animals being too cute
Lemurs warm themselves in front of an electric heater at a zoo in Japan.
Telegraph POD
Hermit Crab, Republic of Palau
A glowing hermit crab tentatively peeks out of its coral burrow in Palau. This island nation, along with nine independent countries, eighteen territories, and Hawaii, composes the Micronesia-Fiji-Polynesia biodiversity hotspot. Rich in vulnerable endemic species, this hotspot encompasses more than 1,400 islandsâ€â€and an area twice the size of the continental United States.
NGeoPOD
A sea of mist
Wainstalls looking down Calderdale towards Halifax.
Another spot Id love to see in person.
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Pollen
Pollen from a variety of common plants: sunflower, morning glory, hollyhock, lily, primrose and caster bean. The largest one at center is nearly 100 microns wide. (One micron is a millionth of a meter – a human hair is approximately 100 microns wide.)
That Joanne! She’s Got Nerve.
This is a screen shot from my works “harrassment prevention” training. LAME. Worst 2 hours of my life.
Galaxies in the River
Tags:APOD, Science!, Space, Wallpaper
Explanation: Large galaxies grow by eating small ones. Even our own galaxy practices galactic cannibalism, absorbing small galaxies that get too close and are captured by the Milky Way’s gravity. In fact, the practice is common in the universe and well illustrated by this striking pair of interacting galaxies from the banks of the southern constellation Eridanus (The River). Located over 50 million light years away, the large, distorted spiral NGC 1532 is seen locked in a gravitational struggle with dwarf galaxy NGC 1531, a struggle the smaller galaxy will eventually lose. Seen edge-on, spiral NGC 1532 spans about 100,000 light-years. The NGC 1532/1531 pair is thought to be similar to the system of face-on spiral and small companion known as M51, the Whirlpool Galaxy.
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beinhaus
i found this on skulladay.blogspot.com
“…a skull-lovers travel suggestion from Karl Hochsprung: The Beinhaus (Ossuary) in Hallstatt, Austria!
He says, “The reasoning behind the beinhaus was that there was not enough real estate to bury the town’s dead in so they would bury the bodies in the cemetery for a decade or so then dig them up. They would then take the bones and the skulls and place them in this chapel. The skulls would be painted on by local artists with flowers representing different meanings. Some would have the date of death and the name on them as well… P.S. a direct translation of beinhaus, would be bone house.””
Ruins, Pompeii
The overgrown ruins of Pompeii stretch into the horizon, providing a glimpse into the flourishing urban life of its citizens before the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The volcano has erupted 80 times since unleashing colossal destruction in A.D. 79 but has remained mercifully quiet since 1944.
NGeoPOD
A Galvanized Corpse
“Early 19th century electrophysiologists believed that if the right amount of electricity was charged into the brain, the corpse would come back to life, as illustrated in this 1836 political cartoon.”
Wiki Zombie and this pops up. I liked it and thought I would share. If anyone finds a larger size I’d love to have this as a poster or something.
Boys Like Blue – Girls Like Pink
A project by photographer Jeongmee Yoon, displaying how parents fall into gender bias.
Source, article, and more samples here.
Funny Pictures from Trip
Went hunting in South Dakota, and drove their from St. Louis. These are some things we saw on the way.
Spear hunting….. jungle style.
In the jungles of Malaysia… many fish just dont take bait.
So….. they spear them with home made guns.
That.. by the way is a Kenerak.. a motley lookin catfish… good eating.
Chinese Taoist Funeral Rites
These priests are usually adopted by the temple as orphans and do the work of sending off souls to the other world. No normally superstitious Taoist will ever marry one because of bad karma associated with working with the dead.
Then again… pretty much guaranteed employment eh?
Postcards From Innerspace
From C&EN Nov 24, 2008
“In the right hands, say, in those of artist Michael Oliveri, a scanning electron microscope (SEM) of roasted ceramic films can pull off miracles of sorts: The invisibly tiny dimensions of the micro- and nanorealms become Ansel Adams-like images, with arresting landscapes that simultaneously come off as familiar and otherworldly.”
Darth Vader watches Padme
I found this picture very moving. It is Darth Vader, the Dark Lord of the Sith, face plate off sitting down and watching the hologram of his dead wife.
Anchor Steam Beer
Malty perfection from the good folks at the Anchor Brewing Co.
“San Francisco’s famous Anchor Steam®, the classic of American brewing tradition since 1896, is virtually handmade, with an exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. The deep amber color, thick creamy head, and rich flavor all testify to our traditional brewing methods. Anchor Steam is unique, for our brewing process has evolved over many decades and is like no other in the world. ”
All I know is it’s mighty fine, and it’s Friday!
Vader knows what you’re getting for Christmas
Tags:Comic Books, Fantasy - Science Fiction, Humor, Movies, Star Wars
Errol Flynn
Amazing chin that man has. Check out the rest of this amazing set here:
community.livejournal.com/vintagephoto/3511650.html
It’s a seriously good collection.
Bruce Wayne/Batman 1939-2008
Batman is shot and killed by his father, who faked his own death years ago and now leads the evil Black Glove organization.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/3517456/Batman-to-be-killed-off-after-70-years.html
www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/film/article1982939.ece
