Tuesday, August 17, 2010

The Many (Hot) Faces Of Johnny Depp [Adeppt Actor]

The Many (Hot) Faces Of Johnny Depp [Adeppt Actor]: "
The fact that Johnny Depp has played such a wide variety of characters is certainly impressive, but being doable in pretty much every role is an even bigger accomplishment. More »


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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

So cute it makes me queasy,

Photobooth Engagement: "This photobooth engagement is so cute. She doesn't notice the ring box, then she gets confused, then is surprised. So cute! From Angela + Ithyle.

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Monday, August 9, 2010

Bermuda Triangle Mystery Solved

Bermuda Triangle Mystery Solved: "


Computer studies of ocean floors around the world, particularly the area known as The Bermuda Triangle, reveal evidence of massive methane explosions in the past. For years, believers in the paranormal, aliens, and other outlandish theories pointed to the the disappearance of ships and aircraft as an indicator of mysterious forces at work in the “Devil’s triangle.” Scientists have finally pointed the rest of us to a more plausible cause.


The presence of methane hydrates indicates enormous eruptions of methane bubbles that would swamp a ship, and projected high into the air- take out flying airplanes, as well.


Any ships caught within the methane mega-bubble immediately lose all buoyancy and sink to the bottom of the ocean. If the bubbles are big enough and possess a high enough density they can also knock aircraft out of the sky with little or no warning. Aircraft falling victim to these methane bubbles will lose their engines-perhaps igniting the methane surrounding them-and immediately lose their lift as well, ending their flights by diving into the ocean and swiftly plummeting.


Link (image: NOAA’s National Ocean Service [Flickr])

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

The neuroscience of break-ups: it's like craving cocaine!

The neuroscience of break-ups: it's like craving cocaine!: "A study published in the July issue of the Journal of Neurophysiology found that romantic break-ups activate parts of the brain that are associated with addiction cravings:

"This brain imaging study of individuals who were still 'in love' with their rejecter supplies further evidence that the passion of 'romantic love' is a goal-oriented motivation state rather than a specific emotion" the researchers concluded, noting that brain imaging showed some similarities between romantic rejection and cocaine craving. "The findings are consistent with the hypothesis that romantic love is a specific form of addiction."

The study also helps to explain "why feelings and behaviors related to romantic rejection are difficult to control" and why extreme behaviors associated with romantic rejection such as stalking, homicide, suicide, and clinical depression occur in cultures all over the world, the researchers wrote.



I think most of us have experienced this feeling at one point in our lives, but it's interesting to know it can be backed up by science.

Anguish of romantic rejection may be linked to stimulation of areas of brain related to motivation, reward, and addiction [Science Daily]


Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Listen To House

Listen To House: "

culture jamming win



Submitted by: Jeremy Freehill via Submission Page





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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Dopamine system in highly creative people similar to that seen in schizophrenics, study finds

Dopamine system in highly creative people similar to that seen in schizophrenics, study finds: "New research shows a possible explanation for the link between mental health and creativity. By studying receptors in the brain, researchers in Sweden have managed to show that the dopamine system in healthy, highly creative people is similar in some respects to that seen in people with schizophrenia."

Monday, May 17, 2010

When he said ‘Jump!’

When he said ‘Jump!’: "

My obsession with Halsman continues:


With Ray Bolger (Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz)



Chim (Photographer David Seymour) and Halsman’s daughters


Groucho Marx


Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson


Presidential candidate Thomas E. Dewey


RCA’s David Sarnoff (above) and his son, Robert, President of NBC (below)



Sophia Loren


Theologian Paul Tillich


Philosopher Fr. Martin Cyril d’Arcy




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