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ALIBUT HERALD February 12, 2009

Bits and Bites Long Exposure & Time-Lapse Photograhs

Unlike a conventional snapshot, time-lapse and long-exposure photography capture a series of movements instead of just a frozen split-second. Clockwise from top left: flashlights in Santa Barbara by Toby Keller; also Toby Keller; Downtown Toronto over a day by Sam Javanrouh; Moon rising over Seattle by NASA; Time-lapse star trail found on flickr; Seascape in the Kingdom of Bahrain by Mohammed Al-Naser. MORE PICS: http://weburbanist.com/2009/02/18/12-long-exposure-time-lapse-photographers/

Amazing Photos & Personal Stories from Slums around the Globe http://www.theplaceswelive.com/

25 Amazing Facts about Your Brain http://www. http://www.environmentalgraffiti.co m/sciencetech/facts-about-yourbrain/7038

ABC News on the next species of human: "Homo Evolutis" ... In his talk at TED, Enriquez said the fact that we are the only living species of humans is an anomaly -- or at least out of synch with history. Millions of years ago, there were as many as five different species of humans coexisting on the planet. READ ON: http://blog.ted.com/2009/02/abc_news_commen.php

“Sea Serpent” Click YouTube link for rare footage of the magnificent deep sea fish, likely an inspiration for the sea serpent myth. For more info and images of this wonderful creature see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oarfish YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUaL6hHlu Z8

Pelicans!

A wonderful bird is the pelican. His bill can hold more than his belly can. He can take in his beak, food enough for a week, but I'm darned if I see how the helican. This catchy little limerick was written by an American newspaper editor Dixon Lanire Merrith in 1910 MORE PICS: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7766596&size=lg

Oktapodi Octopus survives 5 days on the run (Seriously!) Last month Sid mysteriously vanished from his tank at a Dunedin aquarium in New Zealand. Five days later, he was spotted by a staff member making a dash for the door. Sid had been hiding out in a drain, which pumps fresh sea water into the aquarium. He was persuaded back into his tank. He was hungry but otherwise OK.

YouTube a Lighthearted Laugh: http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=DoDOhfGuDs0

The aquarium's senior aquarist, Matthew Crane, says Sid has done his time and will be freed. "We are realizing he is getting a little older in his life and maybe searching for a mate so that's why we've gone ahead and set his release for today," he said.

Another octopus named Harry - after Harry Houdini - escaped from the same tank. He was found halfway up a staircase. READ ON: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/02/13/2490473.htm

15 Eccentric Endangered Trees, Plants, and Flowers READ ON & SEE MORE PICS: http://webecoist.com/2008/11/0 3/strange-rare-bizarreendangered-flowers-plantsand-trees/

Google Earth Uncovers the Lost Forest of Mount Mabu http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/google-earth-uncovers-lost-forest-mount-mabu/7747

Tiny Turtle at the Bristol Zoo

http://ww w.zoobor ns.com/z ooborns/2 009/02/tin y-turtleat-the-

Hundreds Attend Global Warming Protest

Yet another clever Photo (Think January 2009…Brr!)

The Vertical City in Shenzhen, China

“We had to realize that to make a vertical city is not to make a tower. A city offers a complex set of social and spatial interactions while a tower offers mostly one condition: an elevator to connect a series of repetitive floors. The elevator is the link to everything and therefore your only chance to meet anyone. It is for that reason that we don’t live in towers,” READ ON: http://www.greenmuze.com/build/design/829-thevertical-city-in-shenzhen-china.html

Archival Photo

Enlargement of Anaconda Exhibit, Fin Larsen, 1988.

Library News Book Sale rd

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The library will be holding a book sale – by donation from Monday, February 23 – Wednesday, March 4 (Weekdays from 10am-3pm).

If you are looking to add some magazines, journals or books to your collection, come on down to the library. Bring your own bag.

Employee Recognition

Green News

Events

More exciting events here: http://www.vanevo.ca/events01.html Check out videos of past lectures here: http://www.sfu.ca/cstudies/science/darwin.htm

Under the Sea 3D Imax Experience with the Sierra Club Special Deal! On Thursday, February 26, Sierra Club of BC and IMAX will present a private screening of Under the Sea a new IMAX 3D adventure directed by world-renowned underwater documentary filmmaker Howard Hall. This is a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to explore the beauty and natural wonder of the oceans, as well as the impact of global warming. Before the screening, enjoy an inspirational presentation by Sierra Club BC's marine campaigner and science advisor, Colin Campbell, PhD. Advance tickets are available at discounted prices ($6 adults, $5.50 for children aged 3-12 and seniors) from Sierra Club BC: call 250386-5255, ext. 237. All proceeds will go to Sierra Club BC. The IMAX theatre is located at Canada Place in Vancouver. Doors will open at 6.30 pm on Thursday 26 February. Dr. Campbell's presentation will start at 7 pm, and the screening at 7:30 pm.

Mt. Seymour Guys Night Out - Girls Ride FREE* January 12 — March 16, 2009 Guys Night Out - Girls Ride FREE is back by popular demand for the 2008/09 season with lots of great prizing and specials for event participants! Girls Ride Free every Monday night from the 12th January 2009 to the 16th March 2009. This great night is to support breast cancer research at the BC Cancer Foundation and is an awesome social night to share with friends. Not only do girls get to ride for free, but we have plenty of giveaways, and food and drink specials in Elevations Restaurant each Monday night. http://www.mountseymour.com/events

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