For those of you who think that living forever is as out of reach as the Moon, you might want to rethink that thought. It's not as far away as you think. Physically, the moon is only 238,900 miles (384,400 km) from Earth. That's not very far when we consider that we have been there and... Continue Reading →
The Sun’s About to Flip!
OK, so I've been a bit of a nut case lately, constantly harping on about the sun and its magnetic situation and how unstable it is. Well, there's a reason for this. NASA is confirming my recent suspicions on the Sun's volatility. This is what they are saying: Something big is about to happen on... Continue Reading →
Re-branding the Asian-American Image
I just saw this video earlier today, and once again, I am struck at how pervasive all the various stereotypical messages seem to follow Asian Americans around, like some pathetic sad hump we have to cart on our backs every day of the week. It's always the same, year after year, decade after decade, generation... Continue Reading →
My Arms Are Short Because I Am Vertically Challenged
When one is born with short arms, it is rather difficult to tackle problems that are larger than oneself. I am 5'3". My arms, (and legs) are proportionate to my body, which is to say, they're rather on the stumpy side. It is hard to shout down a tall person, especially if that tall person... Continue Reading →
144 Billion Bottles of Beer on the Wall
144 billion bottles of beer on the wall, 144 billion bottles of beer. Take one down and pass it around, one hundred forty-three billion nine hundred ninety-nine million nine hundred ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine bottles of beer on the wall. I wonder how long it's going to take to sing this song until we get to... Continue Reading →
Runaway Laughter
Hahaha!!! I just read something hilarious today. It was so funny that I absolutely had to share it. At first glance, and from the title alone, I have to admit, it worried me for a bit. When the words trigger, runaway, and greenhouse are all emblazoned at the top on the title, it does bring... Continue Reading →
Winter in July
These are the very last days of July, 2013. If we don't stop and capture the sunshine and the gentle trade winds, the scented leaves and the birdsong, it will be over in a matter of hours and we will be neck-deep in the warm beach sands of August. But that is true only until... Continue Reading →
Avatar of a Taobabe
Lately, it seems as if everywhere I look, nothing much ever changes. The sun still shines, the rain still falls. People still do what they do. Admittedly, nowadays, with all the new gadgets at our finger tips, we can do a multitude of things that would not have been possible in the past. Even sitting... Continue Reading →
Ocean Heat—Hot Surfer Dudes vs. Scientists
(Continued from The Heat is On---Barely) The Oceans are supposed to be getting hotter, says climate scientists. Last I checked, however, the hottest things in (and on) the oceans are the surfer dudes with their tanned bodies and their muscular physiques. This is the reason why my home is within driving proximity to Santa Cruz,... Continue Reading →
The Heat is On—Barely
Hey y'all. It's the hottest part of summer and smack dab in the middle of another Solar Maximum (five years in, to be exact). Best you be bustin' out the popsicles and the coconut sun tan lotion now before your chance is gone. I say that because this solar maximum isn't all that maxed-out. As... Continue Reading →
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