Archive for August, 2009
New battery could change world, one house at a time
• August, 2009New battery could change world, one house at a time Randy Wright – Daily Herald In a modest building on the west side of Salt Lake City, a team of specialists in advanced materials and electrochemistry has produced what could be the single most important breakthrough for clean, alternative energy since Socrates first noted solar heating 2,400 years ago. The prize is the culmination of 10 years of research and testing — a new generation of deep-storage battery that’s small enough, and safe enough, to…
Carts of Darkness
• August, 2009Carts of Darkness .::. <<video>> <<Editors notE>> Murray Siple’s feature-length documentary follows a group of homeless men who have combined bottle picking with the extreme sport of racing shopping carts down the steep hills of North Vancouver. This subculture depicts street life as much more than the stereotypes portrayed in mainstream media. The film takes a deep look into the lives of the men who race carts, the adversity they face and the appeal of cart racing despite the risk. Shot in high-definition and featuring…
National Geographic – Marijuana Nation
• August, 2009Marijuana Nation .::. <<video>> [google -2416320887244340069 nolink] <<Editors notE>> Another “pot-umentary”, National Geographic style. It leaves the judging in the middle which I think is good so both parties get to say their bid. Eventhough we all know what side will win in the end… Enjoy the view n start planting some seeds… At least that is what I try to do. Peace out! La Cinyc Check out Azarius.net for more related goodies.
KOALA – Special Presentation
• August, 2009KOALA – Special Presentation KOALA is an electronic band from Belgium existing off three lead members: Carlos Dyckmans=producer=, Islasoul =mc= and female singer Sarah Budts. In the studio and live on stage they work with many (known) guest vocals and musicians worldwide. (nuff said, lamont stigler, Dolphin, Jean bosco safari, bastard nation, Gregory Frateur, delavega) They are also accompagnied by a live band: (in studio and on stage) wim geeraerts=drums=, luca Ammendola=keyboards= and Joris decaesstecker=bass=. ::VIDEOCLIPS:: Nilsen (zambezi hippos remix) from new album (out september)):koala…
Giant ‘meat-eating’ plant found
• August, 2009Giant ‘meat-eating’ plant found Matt Walker Editor, Earth News A new species of giant carnivorous plant has been discovered in the highlands of the central Philippines. The pitcher plant is among the largest of all pitchers and is so big that it can catch rats as well as insects in its leafy trap. During the same expedition, botanists also came across strange pink ferns and blue mushrooms they could not identify. The botanists have named the pitcher plant after British natural history broadcaster David Attenborough.
Stunt show by Kevin Carmichael at the Isle of Man
• August, 2009Stunt show by Kevin Carmichael at the Isle of Man .::. <<video>> <<Editors notE>> Stunt show by Kevin Carmichael at the Isle of Man. Bikes used are the 2009 Triumph Street Triple R, Speed Triple 1050 and Kevin’s stunt Street Triple. Enjoy the seemingly simple tricks performed here on this tiny strip of road at Isle of Man.
Scientists make ‘artificial leaf’ to generate clean power
• August, 2009Scientists make ‘artificial leaf’ to generate clean power By Telegraph Reporter Scientists are trying to copy the process of photosynthesis by making an “artificial leaf” to generate clean power. Through photosynthesis plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugar. It is the most effective solar energy conversion process on Earth and all power needs for a year could be met by the energy contained in the sunlight hitting the Earth in one hour.