January 19, 2009

Rhythm, Feeling, Power

motion (n). - the action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.




break dancing (n). -
a style of acrobatic dancing originating in the mid-1970s, often performed to rap music usually by teenage males in the streets, and characterized by intricate footwork, pantomime, spinning headstands, tumbling, and elaborate improvised virtuosic movements.












shock (n). - a disturbance in the equilibrium or permanence of something

















Tonatiuh, is the Aztec God of the Sun. Symbol of the Fifth World, the present era.











Maroon is derived from the French marron meaning chestnut.











Lacrosse is the oldest team sport in North America. It was created for religious rituals by the Native Americans.










Let’s say that one billiard ball strikes another stationary ball of the same mass at 4 m/s. The final velocity of the initially moving billiard is 3.5 m/s at an angle of 25 degrees to the horizontal. So, what is the final velocity and angle to the horizontal of the second ball?









Sparkling Grape Juice

Calories. 160. Total Fat. 0g. Sodium. 45mg. Total Carb. 40g. Sugars. 38g. Protein. 0.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.








"I've just seen a face,
I can't forget the time or place
Where we just met.
She's just the girl for me
And I want all the world to see
We've met."
-The Beatles.






Typically, a fast shutter speed will require a larger aperture to ensure sufficient light exposure, and a slow shutter speed will require a smaller aperture to avoid excessive exposure.
















The first Cheer (1898): "Rah, Rah, Rah! Sku-u-mar, Hoo-Rah! Hoo-Rah! Varsity! Varsity! Varsity, Minn-e-So-Tah!”







January 17, 2009

Hidden Faces.

pose (v). - to assume a posture or attitude usually for artistic purposes



Olivia. John.

camouflage comes from the French, camoufler to disguise.



















Nicole.

approximately 8% of the world's population has blue eyes.









Lynn.

the peace sign is a hand gesture with the index and middle fingers open and all others closed, facing the viewer. originally strictly a sign for victory, it developed into a peace sign during protests against the Vietnam War.






Jess.

a wild giant panda’s diet is almost exclusively (99 percent) bamboo.















Kendall.

Salvino D'Armate is credited with inventing the first wearable eye glasses.











Hannah.

toggle (n). - a crosspiece attached to the end of or to a loop in something (as a chain, rope, line, strap, or belt) usually to prevent slipping, to serve in twisting or tightening, or to hold something attached.








David.

in the early Twentieth century aviators were also known as sun cheaters.











Corrine.

"a happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes."











Stephanie.

some common tie dye patters are the "v," "spiral," "random," and "random circles."















Brandon.

the three good fairies from Sleeping Beauty- Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather.















Ehren.

boo boo (n). - a usually trivial injury (as a bruise or scratch) used especially by or of a child
















Brian.

less than 4% of the world has red hair.

Worth a Thousand Words.


Shakespeare invented the word "assassination".

assassination (n). - murder (a usually prominent person) by sudden or secret attack often for political reasons












The Split Rock. Grandfather Mountain, NC.


Friedrich Nietzche organized his thought on what was called a Writing Ball. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Skrivekugle.jpg)




















unimaginative (adj). -lacking originality: sterile, uncreative, uninspired, uninventive, unoriginal.

















PureCleanse Eufora Shampoo.
application: disperse a quarter-size amount of shampoo through wet hair. begin to work a lather by massaging the scalp with fingertips. rinse well and repeat if desired.












Royal Blue (n).- A deep to strong blue.

The complementary color of spring green is rose.


















Apple. Malus domestica of the Rose family.



















pitaya (n). - more commonly known as the dragon fruit. huǒ lóng guǒ in Chinese and thanh long in Vietnamese.

January 16, 2009

Stranger Danger


Stranger (n). - a person with whom one has had no personal acquaintance.





Jeans. Rockefeller Center, New York City.

view (n). - an instance of seeing or beholding, visual inspection.















No Funny Business. The White House, DC.

security (n) (adj). - freedom from danger and or risk.














Street Jam. Station Square, Pittsburgh, Pa.

conversing (v). - to talk informally with another
or others; exchange views or opinions by talking.












Go Your Own Way. W 49St, New York City.

move (v). to pass from one place to another.
















Hello. New York City.

taxi cab (n). - a public passenger vehicle especially an automobile, usually fitted with a taximeter.

taximeter (n). - a device fitted to a taxicab or other vehicle, for automatically computing and indicating the fare due.












On A Walk. Location Forgotten.

walk (v). - to advance or travel on foot at a moderate speed or pace.















The Waiting Line. New York City.

wait (v). - to remain stationary in readiness or expectation.
















Light On The Wall. New York City.

hide (v).- to conceal for shelter or protection
















Navigation. Pittsburgh, Pa.

rucksack (n). - a type of knapsack carried by hikers, bicyclists, etc.



















Ceilings. Pittsburgh, Pa.

clapping (v). - to strike the hands together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise.



people watching (v). - the act of observing people and their interactions, usually without their knowledge.

"And I'm just people watching
The other people watching me
We're all people watching

The other people watching we."
-Jack Johnson.