Saturday, December 8, 2012

Huffington Post 2012 Amazing Photos

Maelstrom at Kauai, Hawaii

Since we are winding down to the end of the year all the "best of's" are coming out.  Huffington Post has an amazing collection of photo's for 2012.  Many have made there way into your electronic mail boxes from friends and family this year.  And not doubt you have seen them on several websites.  Mostly like you have not seen all Huffington Post has to offer.  I am including a few in my blog but I really encourage you to take a look at the offering by following this link.   

And..... It's not too late to get out there and take your own amazing picture for 2012.

Enjoy!


Box Office Flops for 2012

Battleship


After making my own little movie for DTC 355 Multimedia Authoring I have a whole new appreciation for film making.  There were several movies that were considered flops.   With my new perspective I'm sure alot of heart and soul went into them none the less.  I appreciate that.  I did view a few of these "flops" and while I didn't fall in love with them and they will not be memorable to me I will never look at a movie the same again.  This is a good thing.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter


Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 


 The Lorax

 Total Recall

 John Carter

Before Watchmen

 

 

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Incredible Flying Car of the 1950's

Equipped with wings and a propeller, Moulton Taylor Aerocar aerobile was capable of taking off from a stoplight or the runway


This is just cool! 

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Motopia

How far are we from a future where pedestrians and automobiles can live together peacefully?  Living here in the Tri-Cities we really have a bad habit of not looking out for foot traffic.  I am to blame as well.  I don't give a second thought to the fact that someone maybe heading into a cross walk, or walking on the sidewalk as I am about to pull out from a parking lot into traffic.  It would be a terrible thing to hit a human with your your car.  I am also amazed when I head to Seattle and spend time downtown on a busy workday.  Walking the streets with huge numbers of pedestrians all plowing right into the street as soon as the WALK light comes on.  Especially since the traffic seems to go from 0 to 60 within on block.  Anywho...  I thought this article had some clever ideas about the future of commuting whether it be on foot or in a automobile.

A Pedestrian Paradise

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Deep Thinkers Debate




Is The Internet Changing The Way We Think?

This questions regularly comes up in classes that I am taking. There are always arguments either way.  I think that we can honestly say that the internet has had a huge impact on the way we live today.  With that I guess it is inevitable that it would change the way we think.  I believe we take so many things for granted now.  We rush out into the middle of the wilderness with out a map as we just assume we will have an internet connection through our phone.  Sometimes we do and we are rescued from the side of a mountain.  Other times we don't and there we are, unprepared.

Each year the organization Edge poses this question to visionary thinkers on science and culture and collects essays.  Follow this link and see what the leading minds of our time think.  Article.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Science of Spreading Good


10 Things

Since this blog is about science, art and technology I am posting some suggestions from the article 10 Points About the Science of Spreading Good.  Although spreading good might not be consider a scientific in some circles I believe it is still worth sharing.

1. Good Deed Are Contagious.
2. The Network Acts Like a Matching Grant
3. Messages get Amplified when they Spread Naturally
4. Close Friends Matter More
5. Our Real World Friends are Online too.
6.Make Good Behavior Visible...
7. ... But Don't Overdue It!
8. Centrality, Interest, Influence, and Influence-ability are All Important
9. Central Actors Can Predict the Future
10. Realize Your Network Power

So with the holidays approaching it is important to stop and think about the science of spreading good.  Take a moment and read the article and see if you can make a difference.







!!BEWARE!!

After downloading ClipGrabber I became a victim of this malware.  Read article below from spyware techie to learn more.

 

Do you know what Claro Search Malware is?

Claro Search Malware is a generic name of a browser hijacker infection that changes user’s browser settings and then forcefully redirects him to malicious websites. Claro Search Malware is directly related to Isearch.claro.com website that pretends being a legitimate search engine. Basically, it changes your default search engine or default homepage settings in order to promote unwanted software.
Claro Search Malware is directly related to Babylon merchandise, and we know already just how annoying Babylon Toolbar can be. Claro Search Malware easily affects all three main browsers – Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. It takes one single click to install Claro Search Malware onto the target computer. Sometimes user does not even realize that this browser hijacker is being installed, because Claro Search Malware can also arrive bundled with other software. It is common for video codecs, players and other freeware to bring random third-party applications along.
When Claro Search Malware gets installed, the user will notice that his default homepage is changed, and he will be redirected to other third party websites that might be related to computer malware. Some users try to remove Claro Search Malware via Control Panel, because Claro LTD toolbar is listed among the installed programs list. However, Claro Search Malware does not want to be removed and it will try remain in your system for as long as possible.
Get yourself a powerful security tool and remove Claro Search Malware right now, otherwise you might face even more dangerous computer infections that Claro Search Malware will definitely invite your way.
In non-techie terms:
Claro Search Malware is a computer infection that pretends to be a genuine browser plug-in. It redirects user to malicious websites and hijacks the default search engine. Remove Claro Search Malware from your computer with a computer security program and safeguard your system against similar intrusions.