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December 19 Explore the UniverseI've known about this for some time now, but I never realized how amazing it was until I just tried it out now. The WorldWide Telescope from Microsoft Research lets you explore the universe on your PC. I just got done navigating through the entire solar system, checking out all sides of planet Earth, and looking at the view of the moon from Apollo 12. Absolutely incredible!
Still not convinced it's worth installing? Check out the tour. I think you'll be impressed. Here are a few photos I took during my exploration...
   August 08 2008 Summer Olympics CoverageIf you have a Windows Vista version that has Media Center (i.e. Home Premium or Ultimate) you can watch the Olympics by launching Media Center and scrolling to the Online Media category and choosing NBC Olympics. This will work even if you don't have your PC hooked up with a TV Tuner card.
Alternatively, go to www.NBCOlympics.com to stream it online. Have fun! August 05 Gas Prices in the USAGas is getting expensive these days. I know, not as expensive for me as it is for people in other places, but still.
Anyhow, here is a tool I discovered for those in the US. Just type in your zip code and voila, it'll show you today's best gas prices (and worst!) in your area.
February 12 Baha'i MusiciansThis is a pretty comprehensive list of Baha'i musicians that my sister Tana found: http://www.emusic.com/lists/showlist.html?lid=26238719&nickname=helenko&cs=1. October 31 The Last Supper in DetailThis is quite nice: http://www.haltadefinizione.com/en/cenacolo/look.asp. The Last Supper is available for viewing online in high-quality.
There is an interesting debate as to whether the person on the right (viewer's left) of Jesus is Apostle John or Mary Magdalene. It certainly looks like a woman to me, but apparently it wasn't uncommon to paint males with feminine qualities as female-looking. There is more on that here under 'Legends and alternative theories'. October 24 University ScholarshipsI write very little these days. I guess I've either lost interest or my life is now very boring. Anyways, I came across this amazing list of available scholarships for college-aged kids. I couldn't immediately think of anyone to forward it to so I figured someone out there reading my blog might know or be someone who would find it useful.
· Student Inventors Scholarships – November 1, 2007 · Coca-Cola College Scholarships – October 31, 2007 · Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships – April 30, 2008 · Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships – March 20, 2008 · Gates Millennium Scholarships (major) – February 1, 2008 · Sports Scholarships and Internships · National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) · Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary) · Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund · FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships · Presidential Freedom Scholarships · Microsoft Scholarship Program · Wired Scholar Free Scholarship Search · William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students · BOEING Interships scholarships (some HBCU connects) · Easley National Scholarship Program · Maryland Artists Scholarships · Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida) · Institute for the International Education of Students · Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students · International Students Scholarships & Aid Help · College Board Scholarship Search · Burger King Scholarship Program · Siemens Westinghouse Competition · GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds · CollegeNet's Scholarship Database · Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid · Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel · Scholarship & Financial Aid Help · FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info) – June 30, 2008 · Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies · HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world) · ACT-SO bEURoeOlympics of the Mind "B Scholarships · Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships · ScienceNet Scholarship Listing · Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide · Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford · The Roothbert Scholarship Fund · Ervin Scholars Program: Full Medical Scholarships for African Americans · Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship · Project Excellence Scholarships · United College Fund Scholarships · American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships · Developmental Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships · Ronald McDonald House Charities · Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship – type “scholarship” into the search engine · Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships – contact your local AKA Chapter for details · National Alliance for Excellence Scholarships · National Association of Black Journalists · Hispanic College Fund Scholarships · Arts Recognition and Talent Search Awards · Society of Women Engineer Scholarships · American Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship July 03 Discover More Music with Burst LabsAnother way to discover new music online: http://www.burstlabs.com. June 10 Harvard Commencement Speech by Bill GatesThis speech starts with humor but ends with one extremely pressing point: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/MediaCenter/Speeches/Co-ChairSpeeches/BillgSpeeches/VIDBGHarvard-070607.htm. May 30 New Dance Moves from the ATLA friend of a friend was just recently visiting Seattle and was generous enough to educate all of us up here on what's new from down south--Atlanta to be exact. If you're more up on the club culture than I am these days then you may already know about the "snap dance", "lean wit it rock wit it", "poole palace", and "westside walk". Here are a few vidz to check it out if you're interested:
May 26 Encyclopedia of LifeI think this is a really neat idea: http://www.eol.org. (Encyclopedia of Life) I just hope that it becomes available soon.
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Comprehensive, collaborative, ever-growing, and personalized, the Encyclopedia of Life is an ecosystem of websites that makes all key information about life on Earth accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world. Our goal is to create a constantly evolving encyclopedia that lives on the Internet, with contributions from scientists and amateurs alike. To transform the science of biology, and inspire a new generation of scientists, by aggregating all known data about every living species. And ultimately, to increase our collective understanding of life on Earth, and safeguard the richest possible spectrum of biodiversity. <<end of snip>> May 20 Some Good HockeyWell, my hockey team, the Monarchs, happened to win the Greater Seattle Hockey League (GSHL) division 2 championships this year.
If you want to watch some good hockey and aren't able to come to one of our games (jokes), here is a collection of clips that one of my teammates put together. Sorry, none of them are us but you'll get a pretty good idea of what it'd be like. ;)
Wayne’s 50 goals in 39 games reel: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=748909309
Ovechkin reel (yes, THE goal is in there): http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1997289834
Team Canada 2002 Gold Medal reel: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1691733211
360* + lacrosse goal: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=939412267
Sick Goals compilation: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=817787231
Hatcher barriers Jagr: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1878342041 Goalie fights and SICK saves: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=829226301
Pulp Fiction Hockey Coach: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=645271903 February 15 Celebrate Black History MonthBlack History Month Background Black History Web Resources
Seattle’s Black History
Black History Month Posters
January 25 The World As Einstein Sees ItMy good friend Neisan over in Spain shared this essay from Einstein with me: http://www.aip.org/history/einstein/essay.htm. It's great to be reminded of what really matters in life. January 08 Music to Suit Your MoodHere is a neat web-based music player that let's you listen to music based on a genre and your mood: http://www.musicovery.com/. October 17 Driving Across Europe Using Vegetable Oil[7-Nov-2006 Fixed mispelling...]
This isn't the first time I've heard of using vegetable oil as a fuel alternative to diesel, but this is definitely the first time I've heard about an ordinary man modifying his car and doing it. Well, maybe he's not such an ordinary man afterall. Antony Berreti, an Open University student just like me, drove across Europe, the long way, using nothing but free vegetable oil that he was given by restaurants and stores along the way. Check out the details of his trip and more information on using vegatable oil as fuel here: http://www.macharsoft.co.uk/rmp/freefuel.html. October 01 How Tea is MadeI'm not really a tea drinker myself although I do enjoy the derivative of it usually referred to as chai, short for masala chai. Oddly enough, I find it interesting to know the difference between the different types of teas out there such as white tea, black tea, green tea, and oolong tea. I came across this interesting brochure from a tea store named Teavana that explains the process for making each of these types so I thought I would share it here in case anyone else finds it as informative as I do. They are actually all made from the same type of tea leaves. September 26 Dancing Around the WorldI'm not sure whether this guy really traveled to all these places and did this, but nevertheless I think the videos are interesting to watch. If someone out there has enough video editing skills to tell whether they were fabricated or not, please let me know. September 11 Soccer Season CommencementSoccer (a.k.a. football in many other countries) is the only sport I kept up with while I was away in Haifa. However, it has been many years since I played in a league and played for a team so I decided to get back into it this year. I've landed myself a spot on a really great team called Africans United. Luckily, for me, they didn't limit my qualification based on land of birth, family origin, or nationality. We had our first official game of the season last Friday, played well, and won. We also sported our fresh new jerseys and socks. Have a look below. (Our team is so nice we even let the person taking the photo be in the picture.) |
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