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Movies eL wants to see but probably won’t in March 2010

Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:58:01 +0000

Lately, it has been like pulling my teeth to convince my humanoid to put a movie in for me let alone take me to the movies. Do you feel the same despondency? You remember the days when going to the cinema was a joyous occasion not just another item on your to-do list?

Since I can’t not expect her to do anything nice for me here is my wish list for the month. What about you? Do you have the same taste in movies as a mutant ant? Don’t be ashamed I have first-class taste.

Alice in Wonderland out on 3/5/2010. Follow on Twitter too!
The Bounty Hunter out on 3/19/2010. Go watch the preview… really.
How to Train your Dragon out on 3/26/2010. I love dragons, they taste like chicken.

Movies I don’t really want to see but will if someone will take me:

Remember Me comes out 3/12/10. Hello, Clarie from Lost is in it so I’ll sit through it.
The Last Songcomes out 3/31/10. Eck, only because my human’s cousin has been looking forward to this forever.

There are plenty more coming out this month but I can’t share anymore because my human keeps replaying The Bounty Hunter trailer and laughing like a loon.

“Aggg!”

Don’t worry readers she is fine, just choking on her gum.

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Snapped: View from Pilot Mountain

Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:00:45 +0000

This picture makes me want to sing, “On a clear day you can see forever.”
Expect it the view is blocked by more mountains!

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Snapped: Building Facade

Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:00:27 +0000

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Snapped: Urban Decay

Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:00:24 +0000

Seen in the Explore 2010: Urban Decay on the way to Halibut Point post.

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Word of the Week: Elderly Primigravida

Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Pimigravida a commonly-used medical term means pregnant for the first time but elderly primigravida has become dated.

"Which part has become dated? Because it is elderly?"

Leave the jokes to me Human. They considered a woman over 35 as elderly. Tick-tock, HT. Ha-ha-ha!

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Word of the Week: Flavedo

Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:14:37 +0000

Answer the poll below for this word of the week or leave a comment to define it your way.

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Explore 2010: Urban Decay on the way to Halibut Point

Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:00:07 +0000

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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.

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Snapped: Haiti in Distress

Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:00:15 +0000

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

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Video of the Week: Earthquake Tragedy in Haiti

Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:00:14 +0000

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.

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News on Twitter but not on local TV channel

Eliza Leigh and Humanoid Translator — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:23 +0000

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!

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