2009年10月31日 星期六

Test Yourself: Which Tabloid Headlines Are Actually True?

Can you separate fact from fiction when it comes to tabloid news? http://tinyurl.com/yez4wvw

Coyotes Attack and Kill: They're Everywhere ... Should You Worry?

Despite more coyotes, statistically they're far less dangerous than pit bulls. http://tinyurl.com/yk6ppwn

Gamers: Dream Your Way to a Better Score?

Studies suggest dreaming and learning are intertwined. http://tinyurl.com/yfgby7h

2009年10月30日 星期五

Too Good to Be True? Beatles for Sale Online

BlueBeat.com sells entire Beatles collection for 25 cents per MP3. http://tinyurl.com/ykta6ao

WATCH: Human iPhones Are a Halloween Hit

Two guys in Florida dress up as the Apple product to rave reviews. http://tinyurl.com/y87w33e

Mike Kungl - Peter Pan - Tink Tini Pink - Original - Open - Canvas

Peter Pan - Tink Tini Pink - Original by Mike Kungl
Image Size: 24 inches x 18 inches
Overall Size: 24 inches x 18 inches
Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Enhanced with glitter.
Price: $6,000.00



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Mike Kungl - Peter Pan - Tink Tini Green - Original - Open - Canvas

Peter Pan - Tink Tini Green - Original by Mike Kungl
Image Size: 24 inches x 18 inches
Overall Size: 24 inches x 18 inches
Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Enhanced with glitter.
Price: $6,000.00



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Morgan Weistling - Confidante - LE - Canvas

Confidante by Morgan Weistling
Image Size: 26 inches x 16 inches
Overall Size: 26 inches x 16 inches
Limited Edition of 75 Canvases
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Canvas
Price: $595.00



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Free iPhone Apps Developed by Students

Navigating campus and checking the course catalog just became a lot easier. http://tinyurl.com/yzdtryb

Hebrew, Hindi, Other Scripts Get Approved for Web Addresses

ICANN gives nod to non-latin domain names. http://tinyurl.com/yftq2bg

Reports: Cyberattacks Traced to North Korea

Cyberattacks that caused Web outages in July traced to N. Korean IP addresses. http://tinyurl.com/yjfyr8t

WATCH: Amazon Makes It Easier to Pay

The system will not require users to re-enter information with every purchase. http://tinyurl.com/ykcefkz

2009年10月29日 星期四

Build Your Portfolio With Local Gigs

Here are just a few examples of using local and amateur events/jobs to get some experience. http://tinyurl.com/yjdu83q

Joan McKasson Watercolor Workshop (Fallbrook, CA)

Learn to trust your creative instincts and to use the natural free flowing characteristics of watercolor as a genesis to lead you on a creative journey to create vibrant and expressive water media paintings.... http://tinyurl.com/ygj6xj7

The Yes Men

Take the example of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce vs. The Yes Men -- one of America's most powerful business lobbying organizations, which found itself the victim of a some liberal pranksters.

The Yes Men -- headed by Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, who have day jobs as college professors -- posed as spokespeople for the Chamber last week, holding a fake news conference to announce a new, more liberal stance on climate change policy. The Chamber didn't think it was funny. It filed a civil complaint. But last night the Yes Men posted a "Statement" in response: 'We've finally made it.' http://tinyurl.com/yhop8oy

Hollywood Goes Green, Tries to Clean Up Environmental Record

Movie studios trying to reduce carbon footprint by using green technology. http://tinyurl.com/yh49p75

Ghost Busters? Paranormal Investigators Probe the Unexplained

Ghost hunters say they go beyond the edge of science to seek answers. http://tinyurl.com/yfngt79

Is Today the Internet's 40th Birthday?

On this day 40 years ago, first message sent between two campuses. http://tinyurl.com/yhc47qy

Russia Hopes Nuclear Ship Will Fly Humans to Mars

Russian space chief says future nuclear ship could carry humans to Mars. http://tinyurl.com/yklt4wp

WATCH: Driod Unveiled

The new operating system is now available on a Verizon phone. http://tinyurl.com/ygky86g

2009年10月28日 星期三

William S. Phillips - Afternoon Departure at Stoney Point Light - LE - Canvas

Afternoon Departure at Stoney Point Light by William S. Phillips
Image Size: 13 inches x 17 inches
Overall Size: 13 inches x 17 inches
Limited Edition of 175 Canvases
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Canvas
Price: $395.00



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Youth Academy Saturday Class (ages 8 and up) (Scottsdale, AZ)

Saturday classes at Scottsdale Artists' School Youth Academy provide innovative visual-arts education to children and teens who want to be creative in their free time. Scottsdale professional artists,... http://tinyurl.com/ylffp9e

Why Are Loudest Voices the Most Extreme?

Research explores the psychology behind political extremism. http://tinyurl.com/yj3mqch

Chimps Mourn Passing of One of Their Own

Photo of grieving chimps is a powerful reminder of animals' emotional capacity. http://tinyurl.com/yzakye4

Bonnie Marris - Raven's Path - LE - Canvas

Raven's Path by Bonnie Marris
Image Size: 16 inches x 24 inches
Overall Size: 16 inches x 24 inches
Limited Edition of 75 Canvases
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Canvas
Price: $450.00



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Raincheck: NASA Tries Rocket Test... Again

Ares 1-X, meant as space shuttle replacement, delayed by weather. http://tinyurl.com/yjk6hqb

WATCH: BlackBerry Releases Touch Screen Phone

The new Storm is BlackBerry's second attempt at a touch-screen phone. http://tinyurl.com/yk7xxzm

New to the Web: Myparentswereawesome.com

Web site myparentswereawesome.com becomes home for family pictures. http://tinyurl.com/yj2shkd

Oh, Baby! Astronaut May Be in Orbit for Birth

Wife's due date is on same day as a spacewalk. http://tinyurl.com/yg2r7ql

2009年10月27日 星期二

How to Become a Sports Photographer

If you are interested in photography, you may wish to specialize in a particular field, such as sports photography. Sports photography can be a very lucrative field, but just like professional sports, it’s not all fun and games. You will need to put in the work to become a professional sports photographer, and this article will help introduce you to the rewarding world of photographing professional sports. http://tinyurl.com/ygcgyg6

Open Studios (Fish Creek, WI)

Open Studios provide time exclusively for Peninsula School of Art Members to work in our well-appointed art studios, and to use specialized equipment you might not have at home. Create your finest works... http://tinyurl.com/yf59onn

WIFAS presents Henry Stinson Workshop (Langley, WA)

Sketching in Public Places, pencils, pens, gouache or watercolor. This workshop will be 3 days of sketching in public places, parks, coffee shops, restaurants and more. Meet at the Whidbey Island Fine... http://tinyurl.com/yj97tfk

Facebookers Beware: E-Mail Contains Virus

Fake Facebook e-mail says it contains new password but spreads vicious virus. http://tinyurl.com/yg28kz3

Mike Kungl - Star Wars - Defend and Protect - LE - Paper

Star Wars - Defend and Protect by Mike Kungl
Image Size: 20 inches x 13.5 inches
Limited Edition of 200 Prints
Numbered
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Paper
Price: $175.00



http://tinyurl.com/yh8mpvs

Mike Kungl - Star Wars - Empire Before All - LE - Paper

Star Wars - Empire Before All by Mike Kungl
Image Size: 20 inches x 13.5 inches
Limited Edition of 200 Prints
Numbered
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Paper
Price: $175.00



http://tinyurl.com/yf7g83z

Howard Terpning - Trail Along the Backbone - LE - Canvas

Trail Along the Backbone by Howard Terpning
Image Size: 36 inches x 44 inches
Overall Size: 36 inches x 44 inches
Limited Edition of 125 Canvases
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Canvas
Price: $2,450.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.



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PHOTOS: Munich Zoo Welcomes Baby Orangutan

Jolie, a baby orangutan, makes its first appearance at the Hellabrunn zoo. http://tinyurl.com/yletwy2

Jim Salvati - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - No Ordinary Apple - LE - Canvas

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - No Ordinary Apple by Jim Salvati
Image Size: 12 inches x 15 inches
Overall Size: 12 inches x 15 inches
Limited Edition of 50 Canvases
Numbered and Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Giclee on Canvas
Price: $425.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.



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Rodel Gonzalez - The Jungle Book - The Bear Necessities of Life - Original - Open - Canvas

The Jungle Book - The Bear Necessities of Life - Original by Rodel Gonzalez
Image Size: 24 inches x 30 inches
Overall Size: 24 inches x 30 inches
Signed by Artist
Certificate of Authentication
Original Acrylic on Canvas
Price: $8,100.00
Limited Availability; Almost Sold Out.



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Have You Ever Lived in a Haunted House?

Do you have a firsthand account of a paranormal experience? http://tinyurl.com/yz29s55

Gotta Go: NASA Launch Scrubbed

Ares 1-X, meant as space shuttle replacement, delayed by weather. http://tinyurl.com/ygnlx8v

PUNCH: Obama Announces $3.4B for 'Smart Grid'

The president will announce a $3.4 billion investment in 100 different "smart" electric grid projects around the country. http://tinyurl.com/yjer6xy

Obama Puts $3.4B Toward 'Smart' Power Grid

Administration makes available $3.4B for developing a "smart" electric grid. http://tinyurl.com/yfvboqo

Facebook to Memorialize Profiles of the Dead

Facebook to keep profiles of people who have died. http://tinyurl.com/ykklbah

U.N. Signals Delay in Climate Change Treaty

U.N. indicates new treate will likely be delayed until after December. http://tinyurl.com/yhw3n7h

NASA's New Rocket: 2-Minute Flight=$445M

Bad weather may interfere with test flight of NASA's rocket for moon program. http://tinyurl.com/ylf9l9o