Monday, August 3, 2009

Big Picture: Fires Around The Mediterranean



Over the past few weeks, high temperatures and strong winds have fueled a number of devastating fires in countries around the Mediterranean Sea. Spain, France, Italy and Greece have had hundreds of thousands of acres of forest and farmland devastated, dozens of homes destroyed and at least seven people killed, including six Spanish firefighters. Many of the fires have been contained, but much work remains, aided by the recent arrival of somewhat cooler temperatures. (35 photos total)
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This Is Either Bad Demo Work Or Excellent Construction

Can you say oops...


Thanks To Keith at BagOfNothing

Bobby McFerrin: The Power Of The Pentatonic Scale

Pretty amazing. Bobby McFerrin (best known for Don't Worry, Be Happy) demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale, using audience participation, at the event "Notes & Neurons: In Search of the Common Chorus", from the 2009 World Science Festival, June 12, 2009.

World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale from World Science Festival on Vimeo.


Thanks To Keith at BagOfNothing

Gotta Love Dilbert

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