Posts in month: January, 2010

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Over the weekend and on the way to Halibut Point, a State park which is primarily a granite quarry, my human got lost.  After living on Cape Ann and this being her second visit to the park you’d think she would know where to go.

Taking a left instead of a right on 127 she got back into Gloucester before she knew she was going the wrong way.  More than one helpful person gave her directions.  Some even taking time out of their campaigning to help out.  Next, HT drove by King Beach.  (Look for a post about that later this week!)   The last time she had been there was to take pictures when a dam broke and flooded the area.

Then she stopped short when she spied a great view of a breakwater.  While taking pictures of fighting fisherman she  noticed the side door to the dilapidated building was open, beckoning her inside.    Walking in HT found busted cars, busted windows, even busted floors.  Not wanting to miss any time at Halibut Park she made a note to go back  later and was on her way.

Do you have a urban exploration story you’d like to share? My human learned to bring someone else with her after she almost walked over snow covered holes in the ground.  She never would have heard the end of it.

This is part of our new Explore 2010 series.

 Wherever you are, get out and explore.

Photo Marco Dormino/ The United Nations via The United Nations Development Programme's Photostream on Flickr

Here are a few more pictures from the natural disaster that have been shared on Flickr. 
Haiti:  Earthquake Aftermath…
Haiti:  Urban Search Continues…

The Department for International Development of shares updated information on searches continuing for survivors.  One was of a two year old who was rescued.

Photo Credit: Got Phi on Flickr

Yesterday’s 7.0 earthquake was followed by aftershocks of smaller magnitude but the damage done to the region was catastrophic.  The earthquake struck 10 miles outside the capital of Haiti, causing incomprehensible destruction in the densely populated city while those in Santo Domingo rushed out of their homes during tremors.  With buildings flattened and more barely standing, the amount of people dead or injured is yet unclear but is estimated to be in the thousands.

According to an article on Live Science, there are reports of escaped inmates after the main prison in the capital collapsed today.  Another article from ABC talks about Disaster Relief.

Here is a PhotoEssay from today and yesterday.  Thinking of those effected by this disaster.

Today Bebe walked in the door and her conversation seemed to be all bomb related.  Please don’t be concerned, the present she just left me is not truly an incendiary.  It is popsicles.

With all the news about airport security she wasn’t too fazed when there was a delay on the MBTA.  She didn’t hear any announcements but noticed a strong police presence, with dogs to boot.  She and the commuters next to her assumed it was a threat of some kind but could not find a hint of it on the local news or on the news websites.

My curiosity peaked and I turned to Twitter.  Voila!

Another day, another way to find your local news.  Or to prove that you’re not just making up a story for why you’re late!

This year my human has signed up for a few blogging related challenges.  All without my permission.

“But Eliza, they are for you.”

Pshaw, I don’t want to go to State Parks in the middle of the winter to take pictures.  I’m an insect… we hibernate. What? Fine, I may not bulk up to stay warm like some but I’m from South Florida and it is cold outside.

“What about Project 52? You read about it on one of your favorite blogs, The Unexpected Twists and Turns, remember?”

Yeah, the post a week pledge.  I am pretty excited about it and Human I’m not counting the Weeklies.  Between the DCR Parks and Movies from Books segments I’m sure you’ll have more than enough to keep you busy.

Better get writing.

Doctor Who’s amazing ability to regenerate has been a convenient tool for producers of the Doctor Who franchise.  When an actor wants to move on the can be seamlessly replaced by a new Doctor without a trite voice over so common in American soap operas at least, “Doctor Who will now be performed by…”.

That is not to say that the transition from one Doctor to the next is easy on the fans or the actors themselves but it isn’t impossible.  Let’s face it, not much in Doctor Who’s world is impossible.

The latest Doctor Who, David Tenet, has retired his badge and left the Tardis after three seasons and multiple specials.  The newest and youngest Doctor to date, Matt Smith, was introduced after regenerating and sending the Tardis into a swirling, fiery free fall headed for the recently saved Earth.  The Master, who sadly lost his ability to regenerate and the Time Lords were put in their respective places, death and eternal imprisonment.

Will the newest Doctor capture the heart and imagination of the young and old fans alike?  Will this latest Doctor Who series continue to grow in popularity?  Personally, I’d like to see a movie, with many of the doctors making an appearance.  In my opinion no movie would be complete without Doctor Donna.

Here are a few Doctor Who posts littered about the internet just waiting for you.

• The fall-out from Doctor Who from Alpha Mummy
• Figuring Out Doctor Who’s Lingering Mysteries from io9
• Davies, Tennant talk ‘Doctor Who: The End of Time’ from Show Patrol

Looking for a preview of the next season?

If you don’t like how things are, change it!  You’re not a tree.
~Jim Rohn