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Continuously Relevant – OMG

HOLY F*CK – Multi-Touch Interaction Research – Click this link if you can handle next generation technology My suggestion is to download and watch the 17 MB MPEG.

Change is the only constant…the only constant is change.
This world we inhabit is one large living biosphere,
Which is as far as we currently know the only large living biosphere.
What makes us so unique?
We are a product of our environment! But, are we really?

Each and every nanosecond that we are alive on this planet, we must be thankful.
Why thankful?

By |2013-03-16T11:31:21-04:00March 18th, 2006|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Aries – symbolized by the RAM. The RAM has come to represent male fertility, aggression, and courage. A ram’s horn is part of a cornucopia, the “horn of plenty”, symbolizing abundance. In history, RAM’s were often symbols of leadership.

The Sun blazed in dynamic Aries, a fire sign on your birthday. The Sun in astrology stands for inner nature, the light of one’s essential character. Aries, the first sign of the Zodiac, is a masculine sign ruled by the warrior planet Mars, whose motto must be “Crash through, or crash!”. A cardinal (creative and inventive) sign, Aries, the Ram, governs leadership and initiative. Aries people are bold and self-confident.

The Sun, the ruler of our inner nature, is very well placed in Aries, the sign of its exaltation. This energy is very attractive, even compelling, and few can resist being carried along in the jetstream. Ariens are always overflowing with ideas, schemes and plans to conquer the world, for a well-aspected sun in Aries radiates power and vitality. Many a moth has been burned in its flame! Life, of course, is one long party.

Flair and Originality 
Ariens are great organisers, full of flair and originality. Ariens are often intuitive and articulate, with the capacity to inspire others, especially in projects which have a clear outcome and do not require a long lead-time.

Amassing masses of energy and courage, and will rush in where angels fear to tread, for the Arien ego can be domineering. Optimistic in nature, impatience for inaction, and desire for self-aggrandisement result in quality outcomes.

A Determined Fighter 
The emblem for Aries is the RAM, a determined fighter and a powerful adversary, with a strong urge to express himself over the widest possible field of endeavour. Is the grass greener on the other side of the hill? Of course it is, isn’t it, Aries?

A Creative Individual
Creative Aries, a cardinal sign, loves to be the leader and can organise fantastic and impressive ventures. Unfortunately, despite my desire to be the front-runner in all I do, sometimes I do get bored with the whole affair and contemplate leaving. This can see the whole house of cards collapsing, but happily my enthusiam is easily roused and when I set mind mind to it. I can inspire others to stick to those essential jobs that sometimes seem no more than the merest details to the noble Ram. You see, painful as this may seem, you really need the team as much as the team needs you!

Aries Rules the Head
Aries rules the head, brain and eyes, so people with Aries active in their charts are subject to head ailments. However, although you can be highly-strung, your great fund of energy enables you to survive where other less exuberant folks might succumb.

Red and White
Aries colours are red and white. Aries rules metallic iron and my birthstone is the brilliant diamond, symbolising clear strength, purified under pressure. Nature creates the precious diamond out of crumbly, coal-black carbon, by applying intense heat and pressure for a very long time. Flowers for Aries include the red poppy, geraniums, honeysuckle and hollyhocks.

How I Approach Life and How You I Think I Appear To Others
I appear gentle and soft, and act rather reserved with others until I know them well and feel it is safe to be open with them. I have a strong need for emotional security and a sense of belonging, and are deeply attached to the past: my heritage, roots, family, cherished friends, familiar places, etc. Making radical changes or moves away from what is known and safe can be a challenge at times I like to hold on to people, memories, possessions of personal or sentimental significance. Having a home, a safe haven, is very important to me.

By |2013-03-16T11:30:36-04:00March 12th, 2006|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Red Inkea Star

I’m sad to report that one of my Red Inkea Star’s died the other day. I’m not sure as to the exact cause, but I believe it may have been a result of misbalance of the water’s salinity. I will be posting some updated pics shortly.

By |2013-03-16T11:35:08-04:00March 9th, 2006|Uncategorized|0 Comments

What is an Intrapreneur?

Intrapreneur is a person who focuses on innovation and creativity and who transforms a dream or an idea into a profitable venture, by operating within the organizational environment. Thus, Intrapreneurs are Inside entrepreneurs who follow their founder’s example. Intrapreneurs, by definition, embody the same characteristics as the Entrepreneur, conviction, passion, and drive. If the company is supportive, the Intrapreneur succeeds. When the organization is not, the Intrapreneur usually fails or leaves to start a new company.

By |2020-10-26T07:26:59-04:00February 26th, 2006|Life|0 Comments

The famous nano cube

Tonight I finally ventured over to Ralph’s to see the wondrous nano cube and its lively species within it. I was completely amazed at the red starfish. They are just gorgeous! I wanted to see them move, however they never seemed to creep around at all when I was staring at the aquarium (which was like minutes at a time). However, to my amazement when I was not looking the one starfish must’ve leaped off the Figi Live rock to the ground. I just couldn’t seem to catch a glimpse of them slowwwwwly moving. The amphiprion ocellaris (aka Nemo’s) were also quite beautiful. They swam around alot and are very vibrant. The coolest marine invertebrate was definitely the plate coral. It had the longest tentacles that completely hide the ridged skeleton. They move constantly and are supposed to expand to twice its size!!!!! It is the coolest looking coral I have ever seen. The yellow fish was being quite rude and shy. Lol. It did not emerge at all from its hiding spot, so I did not get to see its beauty. Another time I suppose. I was not a big fan of the crabs……… They are ugly! I thoroughly enjoyed watching the fish and the coral, it was actually quite relaxing! I am going to venture out this week and buy a fish to add to the nano cube that I can call my own 🙂

Rachel

By |2013-03-16T11:28:37-04:00February 24th, 2006|Uncategorized|0 Comments

BodyWorlds2

So I said I would tell you all about BodyWorlds2. Well let me tell you that it is amazing. They’ve literally turned the bodies into PLASTIC. Every imaginable body part, muscle, and bone is displayed in an almost live like manner.

There were a number of exhibits which I found extremely intriguing, however, my favourite exhibit was one in which there was a vertical cross section of an ‘obese’ person. Imagine standing up and being sawed in hald vertically (from bottom to top). The specimen was beside another cross section of a ‘normal’ person. Although the insides were the same size (intestines, lungs, etc) the obese specimen had a good six inches of ‘white’ fatty substance. GROSS! It was easy to see the folds of fat, I think you would have been able to literally lift up fat and expose skin which had not recently seen the light of day.

I would suggest purchasing your ticket online a couple of days before venturing out to the centre.

Parking is around $8, and admission was around $25 (granted you access to both the regular and bodyworlds exhibit).

Good times

By |2013-03-16T11:16:44-04:00February 17th, 2006|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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