In addition to being a very smart animal, the octopus has no bones. Hence, it can pull off this incredible manuver of sqeezing through a one-inch hole. If you liked the first video, you'll also enjoy this much more elaborate octopus video from National Geogaphic.
Because I have a tiny new camera (a Canon SD1100IS), I have lots of excuses for taking photos of familiar things. It’s amazing how taking photos forces me to see. It makes me appreciate many of those sights that I otherwise take for granted. With this new little camera, then, I had an excuse to go see.
BTW-my new camera, a Canon SD1100IS is a small moderately-priced consumer-level camera that is incredibly packed with features. It has so many features that I would bet that I’ll never use half of them. It’s an 8-megapixel, 3x optical zoom camera that measures only 3 1/2″ x 2″, small enough to take everywhere. Some of its features (including image stabilization) allow it to handle existing light photos fairly well (for those of you who haven’t yet sworn off cheap flash units, you might want to consider turning off your flash and noticing the difference). The problem with turning off the flash indoors is that many digital cameras do not offer a fast enough ISO to allow for a sharp image.
I admit that I processed these photos a bit, but only a bit. The only processing I used were a few of the features offered by Picasa, a well-designed (and free) photo organizing program from Google.
Here’s a good way to start a weekend day in St. Louis. It’s called “City Diner” (It was formerly “South City Diner”). Located within walking distance of my home, this is where you must …
In 2006, Andrew Sullivan wrote that there are many forms of belief and that fundamentalism is only one of many forms of religious belief: The alternative to the secular-fundamentalist death spiral is something called spiritual humility and sincere religious doubt. Fundamentalism is not the only valid form of faith, and to…
My bicycle is not shifting smoothly. The problem has developed over many months. I’ve adjusted the cables repeatedly, without success. I received some not so bad news today. I took my bicycle into a neighborhood bike shop. The crank teeth are worn down, as are the back sprockets and the chain. This will…
What is a meaningful way of understanding the immense amount of money the United States spends in Iraq each day? This simple video by American Friends Service Committee compellingly gets this point across. How does one most fairly frame this issue of what the United States is spending in Iraq?…