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grrlscientist | May 2, 2008tags: Microcosmos, Radiohead, music, All I Need, nature, streaming video
This wonderful streaming video shows an unlikely combination of a series of clips from the 1996 French film, Microcosmos, with Radiohead's "All I Need" as the accompanying soundtrack. It's really beautiful. The editor writes; "The sensual pace and delicate melody of the song reminded me of a world much smaller than ours, with all the love and violence we experience. All credits go to the film and Radiohead. Hope you like." [3:54].
grrlscientist | May 1, 2008tags: duckling crossing, Washington state, SR-512, People Helping Birds, nature, streaming video
Mallard ducklings snoozing in the sunshine.
Image: curiousLee, 2003.
Springtime means ducklings .. everywhere, right? Well, if you live in western Washington state, then you certainly see plenty of ducklings. But this past Monday, 28-year-old Lakewood police officer, Dustin Carrell, stopped morning rush hour traffic in western Washington state near Seattle just so a female mallard and her ten ducklings could jaywalk the busy interstate.
At 9am, Carrell was off-duty and was returning his patrol…
grrlscientist | May 1, 2008tags: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, humor, music, You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore, culture, streaming video
This truly odd streaming video was sent by a friend who learned that I will be going to London in August. I guess she thinks that I need to have a bit of a cultural adjustment prior to going there .. [4:09].
grrlscientist | April 30, 2008tags: global warming, humor, behavior, streaming video
Do you want to save the earth while reducing your bills? Use energy-saving light bulbs! [0:49].
H/t to Mike.
grrlscientist | April 29, 2008tags: John McCain, testicles, humor, satire, politics, streaming video
This amusing streaming video is an interview with John McCain's urologist, who shows us a really nice graph revealing the size of his testicles. But his urologist refuses to confirm whether McCain is a real badass, saying that we have to interview his proctologist to learn if that's true [2:10].
grrlscientist | April 28, 2008tags: Richard Dawkins, Beware the Believers, religious fundamentalism, evolution, streaming video
This amusing streaming video is a rockin' version of Richard Dawkins' expertise [3:57].
grrlscientist | April 25, 2008tags: David Attenborough, pika, Ochotonidae, behavior, streaming video
This streaming video shows David Attenborough bonding with a Pika, beginning by presenting it with a floral bouquet [3:20].
grrlscientist | April 24, 2008tags: Waterbill Mystery, humor, behavior, streaming video
Jennifer and Jim kept getting huge water bills. They knew beyond a doubt that the bills weren't representative of actual usage, and no matter how they tried to conserve, the high bills continued. Although they could see nothing wrong, they had everything checked for leaks or problems: first the water meter, then outdoor pipes, indoor pipes, underground pipes, faucets, toilets, washer, ice maker machine, etc. One day, Jim was sick and stayed home in bed, but kept hearing water running downstairs. He finally tore himself from his sick…
grrlscientist | April 23, 2008tags: global warming, humor, behavior, streaming video
According to the Christian Science Monitor, cows are one of the main culprits in global warming. This streaming video shows how [0:39].
grrlscientist | April 22, 2008tags: Earth Day, nature, Discovery Channel, commercial, streaming video
A Discovery Channel commercial for Earth Day .. [1:06].
grrlscientist | April 22, 2008tags: Lucasberg, wasp, Hymenoptera, behavior, streaming video
This streaming video is a fascinating close-up interaction with a wasp by the photographer, who goes by the name Lucasberg. To get these amazing shots, he used a 180mm SLR macro lens. The photographer says the video is a little shakey because he was balancing on the handrail of his porch and could only use 1 tripod leg while filming. [1:06].
Face to face with a Wasp.
grrlscientist | April 21, 2008tags: Bonerol, humor, comedy, satire, streaming video
Erectile dysfunction is not just limited to humans. This amusing streaming video is a commercial for a new drug meant to solve doggie erectile dysfunction. Of course, if your dog ends up humping your leg for more than four hours at one go, it's time to take him to the vet -- watch it now while your boss is not looking! [0:45].
grrlscientist | April 18, 2008tags: Self Esteem, Creature Comforts, humor, comedy, streaming video
This streaming video about self image is a clip from Creature Comforts. [8:51].
grrlscientist | April 17, 2008tags: The Hamster, The Popcorn and The Piano, pets, humor, comedy, streaming video
After I ran across the recent news story about the murderous hamster, I couldn't resist sharing this video of a pet Siberian dwarf hamster with you to nullify any bad impressions that you might have about hamsters. This hamster is either a white phase animal or it is in its winter pellage (it's hard to know the difference unless the owner tells you what the animal's light cycle is) [1:15].
grrlscientist | April 16, 2008tags: An Engineer's Guide to Cats, pets, humor, comedy, streaming video
In this streaming video, two professional engineers illustrate the proper care and practical benefits of cats. None of the cats, humans, or engineers were mistreated in the making of this film. They were however, slightly annoyed. Song on ending credits is called "Sparky's New Bike" from Shockwave-sound.com royalty free music website. [6:57].
grrlscientist | April 15, 2008tags: politics, electoral system explained, humor, comedy, streaming video
A lot of my readers are from overseas, and at times, they have expressed their overall confusion regarding the process used by Americans to elect our president. I have decided to link to this easy little tutorial where the entire process is explained in a nutshell, including a cute little flow chart graphic, too. [1:25].
grrlscientist | April 14, 2008tags: Das Rad [The Wheel], Rocks, humor, evolution, streaming video
This is an amusing animated German short movie, nominated for the Academy Award in 2003 about the evolution of man through the perspective of two rocks on a hillside. (In German with English subtitles -- a good chance for you Americans to practice your German!). [8:28].
grrlscientist | April 11, 2008tags: Broketrek Mountain, Star Trek, Brokeback Mountain, humor, parody, satire, streaming video
Star Trek fans .. you'll find this streaming video amusing! [2:29].
grrlscientist | April 10, 2008tags: itchy tentacle relief, octopus, Japanese commercial, streaming video
Leave it to the Japanese to come up with a commercial for itchy tentacle relief tentacle lube. Despite what you're thinking, this streaming video is SFW [0:30].
grrlscientist | April 9, 2008tags: flying penguins, birds, April fools day joke, BBC, streaming video
How did BBC make those penguins fly in their April Fools Day teaser? This video shows how they did it .. think pigeon guillemots (or are they thick-billed murres?)! [2:56]