Deadly Leopard Seal Tries to Feed Live Penguins to Photographer (Video) "Bloody Hell! That's the biggest leopard seal I've ever seen!" Leopard seals are pretty scary predators, especially if you're a penguin. But they can be friendly to other leopard seals, which is something that photographer Paul Nicklen learned during one of his trips to Antarctica. He was taking underwater photos when a leopard seal started feeding him penguins, starting with live ones, which were released close to him (to see if he would catch them), and ending with half-chewed dead ones. One theory is that the leopard seal saw his reflection in the lens of the camera and thought that Nicklen was a fellow predator, but an awkward one in need of some help. The Seal Saw Him as a Useless Predator Here's is a video of Nicklen explaining what happened, with many incredible photos. For more photos by Paul Nicklen, check out his website. See also: Beijing Zoo Puts their Animals on the Menu
Japanese breakthrough will make wind power cheaper than nuclear NOTE: Some major wind projects like the proposed TWE Carbon Valley project in Wyoming are already pricing in significantly lower than coal power -- $80 per MWh for wind versus $90 per MWh for coal -- and that is without government subsidies using today's wind turbine technology. The International Clean Energy Analysis (ICEA) gateway estimates that the U.S. possesses 2.2 million km2 of high wind potential (Class 3-7 winds) — about 850,000 square miles of land that could yield high levels of wind energy. This makes the U.S. something of a Saudi Arabia for wind energy, ranked third in the world for total wind energy potential. The United States uses about 26.6 billion MWh's, so at the above rate we could satisfy a full one-third of our total annual energy needs. Now what if a breakthrough came along that potentially tripled the energy output of those turbines? Well, such a breakthrough has been made, and it's called the "wind lens." Editor's note: Want more info?
40 Witty Campaign Posters for a Cause Non-profit organizations use posters to deliver a particular message. These help inform people about current issues, problems and even the possible consequences of their actions. With a sentence that contains strong words or images, these posters give more impact than common commercial posters. To give you an idea, here are 20 sample campaign posters to provoke your imagination. Enjoy! Wildlife is becoming harder to find in Vietnam. Winter. Who are the real monsters? When they speak, we listen. Shit is not a cool band. Say no to child labor. Can you treat yourself better than your doctor? Nothing we do will ever bring them back. Please don’t dive with white sharks. All under 25 who are sexually active should test for Chlamydia every year and avery time they change partner. For some people, life is that expensive. Preparing today reduces the consequences of disaster tomorrow. Two thirds of college students in Mississippi don’t smoke. Please clean up after your dog. One mistake is all it takes.
Captured: Seven Years in Afghanistan Posted Nov 26, 2008 Share This Gallery inShare7 October 7th marked the seventh anniversary of US and allied troops in Afghanistan. Four weeks after September 11th, 2001, troops were sent into the nation in retaliation for the attack and on a mission to find Osama Bin Laden and root out Taliban soldiers. 2008 has been the deadliest year for coalition forces in Afghanistan since the invasion in 2001. A tail gunner sits in the rear of a US Army CH-47 Chinook as part of US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's helicopter entourage, as he visits Kandahar, Afghanistan 13 April, 2005. A British soldier from the Grenadier Guards Regiment smokes a cigarette at the Delhi Patrol Base (PB), a location in the desert in the Garmsir District, May 6, 2007 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. A village elder bids farewell to an American soldier after a meeting between the military and local leaders in the town of Gayan October 22, 2006 in the Paktika province of eastern Afghanistan. U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S.
Erogenous zone Primary and specific erogenous zones of men and women Erogenous zones are located all over the human body, but the sensitivity of each varies, and depends on concentrations of nerve endings that can provide pleasurable sensations when stimulated. The touching of another person's erogenous zone is regarded as an act of physical intimacy. Erogenous zones may be classified by the type of sexual response that they generate. Classification[edit] Erogenous zones are either nonspecific or specific. Nonspecific zones[edit] In these zones, the skin is similar to normal-haired skin and has the normal high density of nerves and hair follicles. Specific zones[edit] Specific zones are associated with sexual response, and include the lips and nipples in addition to areas of the genitals, notably the foreskin and corona of the glans penis, clitoris and rest of the vulva, and perianal skin.[1] The neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of erogenous zones is partly unknown. Genitals[edit] Male[edit] Foreskin[edit]
20 Alcoholic Beverages Inspired By The Harry Potter Series /dev/thekevdog - My Homemade Wind Generator DIY Tutorial How I Built a Wind Generator in My Backyard for $150 By Kevin Harris Originally published 6-15-2007 Videos Before we get into the details of how to build one of these, here are some videos of it in action. Each one demonstrates the behavior of the generator in a different blade configuration. Long, thin-bladed design (best overall) Six-bladed design (low startup speed and lots of torque, but slowest) Wide-bladed design (good startup speed, but also very slow) How does my wind generator work? Every wind generator, whether they produce enough energy to power a city or to power a small radio, works on these same basic principles... 1. Tools Required Surprisingly, building a simple wind generator only requires very basic hand tools, and if you are desperate you won't necessarily need all of them. Jigsaw (or a hacksaw and a lot of determination)Drill(2) Drill Bits (1/2", 7/32")Tape MeasureCrescent WrenchPipe WrenchProtractor (to measure angles for the hub)Sandpaper (various grits) Parts Required
5 Comedy Podcasts That Will Keep You Laughing In Public Then you see the earbuds and realize that no one is crazy. They’re just listening to a great comedy podcast, and having more fun than you. Well, I have good news – with the right podcast, you too can randomly burst into laughter in public spaces. Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast Once known as Comedy Death-Ray Radio, Comedy Bang Bang is the brainchild of Scott Aukerman, a writer and comedian known for his work on Mr. The show has numerous guests, but it is far from your typical interview podcast. The Mike O’Meara Show This show is a survivor. You don’t have to listen long to recognize the show’s radio roots. The Nerdist Yep, the Nerdist is a podcast that’s aimed at nerds. To be honest, though, the “nerd” label is a net that can be cast quite wide these days, so this podcast is more accessible than you’d think. Pod F. A relatively new podcast, the Pod F. Yet there is something indiscernibly engaging about Paul F. WTF with Marc Maron Okay, I must admit, I’ve saved my favorite for last. Conclusion
90 Accomplishments of Pres. Obama Which The Media Fails to Report.... "Professor Watson writes Hi friends, I am always being asked to grade Obama's presidency. In place of offering him a grade, I put together a list of his accomplishments thus far. I think you would agree that it is very impressive. As such, there is a need to set the record straight. Oh, and he built a swing set for the girls outside the Oval Office! b Robert P.
untitled The Official Rules of Strip Chess v1.1 by Ceribia with input from Keri Contents 1. Disclaimer 2. Basic System 3. Rules for Spectators 4. Special Conditions 1. Disclaimer We the creators of The Official Rules of Strip Chess are in no way responsible for any thing you do with this file or its contents. 5 Keys to Brand Discovery from StumbleUpon Pink Panty Droppers Recipe at Epicurious This makes a great fizzy pink lemonade. It's definitely one of my must have summer staples. If it's hot, you're low on cash, and want to have a lot of fun, this is the answer! It makes just shy of 5 gallons, so it can serve a TON of people. Each drink packs a heavy whallop to your head, so you really don't need much per person. servings5 Gallons Ingredients 24 Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer1/2 Gallon Premium Vodka4 Cans Pink Lemonade ConcentrateIce Preparation You want to start with a CLEAN 5 gallon bucket. You basically just mix all the ingredients together, but the best way to do this is by mixing the frozen pink lemonade concentrate with the vodka first. Note: If you want the lemonade to be extra sweet, add a fifth can of concentrate to the mix. Then pour in all the beer. The main point in using Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) is not because it's cheap, (although that is always a good thing in my book!) Toss some ice in a glass and drink responsibly! A smaller version of this recipe is:
Your Age on Other Worlds Want to melt those years away? Travel to an outer planet! <div class="js-required"><hr> This Page requires a Javascript capable browser <hr></div> Fill in your birthdate below in the space indicated. The Days (And Years) Of Our Lives Looking at the numbers above, you'll immediately notice that you are different ages on the different planets. The earth is in motion. The top-like rotation of the earth on its axis is how we define the day. The revolution of the earth around the sun is how we define the year. We all learn in grade school that the planets move at differing rates around the sun. Why the huge differences in periods? Johannes Kepler Tycho Brahe Kepler briefly worked with the great Danish observational astronomer, Tycho Brahe. Here you see a planet in a very elliptical orbit. Kepler's third law is the one that interests us the most. Let's just solve for the period by taking the square root of both sides: The Gravity Of The Situation Isaac Newton ©2000 Ron Hipschman
List of common misconceptions From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This incomplete list is not intended to be exhaustive. This list corrects erroneous beliefs that are currently widely held about notable topics. Arts and culture Food and cooking Roll-style Western sushi. Searing meat does not "seal in" moisture, and in fact may actually cause meat to lose moisture. Legislation and crime Literature The Harry Potter books, though they have broken children's book publishing records, have not led to an increase in reading among children or adults, nor slowed the ongoing overall decline in book purchases by Americans, and children who did read the Harry Potter books were not more likely to go on to read more outside of the fantasy and mystery genres.[21][22][23][24] Music Religion Hebrew Bible The forbidden fruit mentioned in the Book of Genesis is commonly assumed to be an apple,[27] and is widely depicted as such in Western art. Buddhism The historical Buddha was not obese. Christianity Islam Sports Words and phrases History Biology