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I can't get enough time lapse footage from the ISS. This five-minute video, compiled by Michael Konig from footage taken from the International Space Station between August and October of this year, shows storms, big-city light pollution, and breathtaking views of Earth's Aurora Borealis. Read more
Earth took center stage last night at the fashion show and auction Bid to Save the Earth, dedicated to raising money for eco-minded organizations. Diane Kruger came arm in arm with designer Jason Wu, Olivia Palermo went for a mix 'n' match outfit that included a Rachel Roy top, and Anna Wintour paired a Balenciaga dress with her trademark Manolos. The runway show included top looks from a number Read more
If you're a religious horoscope reader, or even a casual one, today there's a whole new reason to think stars are mere dust. Because the Earth moves, all signs have moved about a month since astrology was created over 2,500 years ago. So if you were born a Gemini, you might actually be a Cancer. I suppose astrologists will tell us to read the sign we were born into and the one after, but that's Read more
All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. In addition to the dramas I recommend below, also look out for a couple TV shows on DVD, specifically Brothers and Sisters: Season 3 and Desperate Housewives: Season 5. State of Play I was impressed by this Read more
The Beyonce Knowles thriller Obsessed topped the box office over the weekend earning an estimated $28.5 million—kind of amazing given the critical reaction wasn't pretty. Zac Efron's 17 Again came in at No. 2 followed by Fighting, another movie that debuted much better than expected. The Soloist, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx had a somewhat disappointing debut at No. 4. and Read more
Though I watched the Planet Earth series on TV, I still love to click through the awe-inspiring images captured for that project, and I'm planning on seeing the movie Earth in the theater this weekend. As further incentive to get people to the theaters, Disney has promised to plant a tree for every ticket bought during the movie's opening week. What do you think of this? Does it make you more Read more
Environmentally speaking, little things can make a difference. A lot of little people doing a lot of big things can make a HUGE difference. Some extreme environmentalists are trying to do just that, in a movement called No Impact. Basically, No Impact Environmentalists attempt to live their lives, in modern America, without making a negative impact on the environment. It is a simple idea with Read more
Ginnifer Goodwin joins the cast of indie comedy Laws of Motion, says Hollywood Reporter. You know that kidney donor reality show I said was a really bad idea? Thankfully, it was all a big hoax, says the AP. In its first commercial licensing deal, Wilco sells lends a number of Sky Blue Sky tracks to a VW campaign, reports Pitchfork. Jim Carrey has been cast in a dark comedy about gay prisoners Read more
Giving flowers has become such a tradition for Valentine's Day, but just because you may be single, doesn't mean you can't take part in the fun. I always send my best friend flowers on Valentine's Day, because let's face it, your best friend is always there for you and you do love her - isn't that what it's all about? You can also buy yourself flowers too, but you may want to think about buying Read more
Tetris, the battle for Earth against alien blocks — Geekosystem 21 signs we should give up on robots — FWD Three kinds of people the Internet invented — Cracked 35 years of Star Wars, in infograph form! — Dvice Is Facebook the biggest IPO flop? — CNET The world's smallest artificial heart saves baby's life — Newser Winner of cutest tech proposal ever: the Pandora proposal Read more
