streaming videos
grrlscientist | May 6, 2009tags: An Engineer's Guide to Cat Yodeling, pets, humor, funny, streaming video
This amusing video is a special little feature just for my Finnish friend, Juuro, although I hope everyone enjoys it. Cat Yodeling involves cuddling the cat 'till he/she gets annoyed. Once the cat starts to "meow" just give a little "shiver" and you have cat yodeling! This does not harm the cat but I suppose it is a little humiliating. Poor kitty! [0:57]
grrlscientist | May 5, 2009tags: An Engineer's Guide to Cats, pets, humor, funny, streaming video
I've shown you this video before, but it I enjoyed it so much that I think it is worthy of an encore showing. 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. [6:57]
grrlscientist | May 4, 2009tags: The Beagle Project, science, fund-raising, humor, streaming video
This strange and amusing streaming video features a self-described "fat, bearded chap with a Charles Darwin fixation" whom I know in real life, has an important purpose: Let's knock ourselves out to rebuild the HMS Beagle and use this vessel to follow Darwin's journey of discovery! [1:14]
The Beagle Project aims to celebrate Charles Darwin's 200th birthday by building a sailing replica of the HMS Beagle and recreating the Voyage of the Beagle with an international crew of researchers, aspiring scientists and science…
grrlscientist | May 3, 2009tags: Kentucky Derby, horse racing, race horses, Mine That Bird, sports, streaming video
If you are one of the other two people in the USA who, like me, don't own a television, you might be interested to watch yesterday's Kentucky Derby. I know I was interested to see it, especially because a longshot with the absolutely stupid name, Mine That Bird, won easily (but in a rather slow time). As I said yesterday, it's too bad that the impressive filly, Rachel Alexandra, wasn't in this race because I think she would have easily beaten the entire crowd of boys, which comprise a poor crop of colts…
grrlscientist | May 3, 2009tags: Edward Current, kitty heaven, religion, satire, humor, streaming video
This amusing video is by Edward Current, and it provides evidence that his cat, Miss Delilah, has been saved and is going to Kitty Heaven. Which is a good thing, because otherwise her life on Earth would be meaningless! [1:56]
grrlscientist | May 1, 2009tags: horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Run for the Roses, sports, streaming video
Tomorrow, 20 horses will run in the world-famous Kentucky Derby. This video gives you an overview of the horses that are thought to play a major role in this year's "Run for the Roses" [1:24]
grrlscientist | April 30, 2009tags: TEDTalks, Margaret Wertheim, mathematics, evolution, sea slugs, coral reefs, streaming video
This interesting video discusses evolution, mathematics, sea slugs, corals and crocheting as presented by science writer Margaret Wertheim [16:37]
grrlscientist | April 29, 2009tags: Harry Potter, Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, books, film, movies, streaming video
Image: Garrett Hubbard.
In what is probably the cleverest scheme to capture any remaining pocket change that Bernard Madoff has not swindled out of the average American, the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry is slated to open a Harry Potter exhibit on Thursday, 30 April. According to what I've read, Harry Potter: The Exhibition takes visitors from the Hogwarts Express train platform through the Gryffindor common room, classrooms, the Great Hall, the Forbidden Forest and Hagrid's hut…
grrlscientist | April 29, 2009tags: Antigen Shift, Influenza Viruses, molecular biology, virology, microbiology, streaming video
This video discusses the process of antigen shift in influenza viruses, such as the H1N1 "swine flu" that has recently been identified in Mexico and in quite a few other countries, including in NYC [1:18]
grrlscientist | April 28, 2009tags: Phinneas Phogg, Seattle, Pike Place Market, parrots, pets, entertainment, streaming video
This interesting video is an interview with Chris and Phineas Phogg, who entertain crowds at the Pike Place Market in my other home, Seattle. In this video, Chris talks about about their lives as Buskers. This video reminds me of my own beloved Congo African Grey parrot, Zazu, who died while under the care of a so-called Veterinary Technician while I was in the hospital. I always want another Grey parrot, but watching this video makes me especially miss my parrot, and my home. [5:30]
grrlscientist | April 27, 2009tags: The Beagle Project, science, fund-raising, humor, streaming video
This strange and amusing streaming video features a self-described "fat, bearded chap with a Charles Darwin fixation" whom I know in real life, has an important purpose: Let's help build the HMS Beagle and follow Darwin's journey of discovery! [1:06]
The Beagle Project aims to celebrate Charles Darwin's 200th birthday by building a sailing replica of the HMS Beagle and recreating the Voyage of the Beagle with an international crew of researchers, aspiring scientists and science communicators (perhaps, including me!). The…
grrlscientist | April 26, 2009tags: Edward Current, christianity, pray for armageddon, vibrations of devotion, satire, humor, streaming video
Edward Current is depressed: our once great country is now an Islamic communistic atheocracy where children are forced to learn things like math and science. This video is dated, but it still is worth watching. [3:40]
grrlscientist | April 25, 2009tags: Edward Current, christianity, the intelligent dust bunny, the big bang, satire, humor, streaming video
Just in time for Saturday cleaning day: this video examines a dust bunny, a little ball of dust, it's miraculous what can be logically inferred about God and outer space. [4:06]
grrlscientist | April 24, 2009tags: earth day, green living, environmentally-friendly offices, work space, streaming video
This video offers advice on how to be green at work by suggesting a few easy changes that you and your co-workers can make to save the environment [2:02]
grrlscientist | April 23, 2009tags: The Soloist, homelessness, mental illness, movie trailer, film, true story, streaming video
Wow, now this is a movie that I must see! I heard an interview with the author of the book on which this film was based, LATimes reporter, Steve Lopez. He meets a mentally ill homeless man playing Beethoven on a violin with only two strings, and, recognizing his talent, writes a story about him. Lopez's readers send him musical instruments to give to this homeless man, who was a musical prodigy as a child. The resulting friendship transforms both men's lives in this inspirational true story [3:…
grrlscientist | April 22, 2009tags: umbrella cockatoo, Cacatua alba, behavior, humor, funny, streaming video
This amusing video captures an umbrella cockatoo, Cacatua alba, taunting a pug by imitating its barking -- what do you suppose this cockatoo was saying? [1:17]
grrlscientist | April 21, 2009tags: Harry Potter news, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, film trailer, movies, streaming video
If you're like me, you have practically gnawed off all your fingers in anticipation of the often-delayed next installment in the Harry Potter film series; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which will FINALLY be released on 15 July. Here's the official trailer to keep you satisfied for .. oh, roughly two minutes [2:26]
grrlscientist | April 20, 2009tags: The Beagle Project, science, fund-raising, humor, streaming video
This amusing streaming video, featuring a self-described "fat, bearded chap with a Charles Darwin fixation" whom I know in real life, has an important message: Let's Bring the Magic Back! [1:50]
The Beagle Project aims to celebrate Charles Darwin's 200th birthday by building a sailing replica of the HMS Beagle and recreating the Voyage of the Beagle with an international crew of researchers, aspiring scientists and science communicators (perhaps, including me!). The voyage will apply the techniques of 21st century…
grrlscientist | April 19, 2009tags: Christians, religion, death, humor, streaming video
A scientific study recently found that Christians are more likely to have aggressive medical care at the end of their lives -- why is that if heaven is so wonderful? In this video, Edward Current, the defender of Christianity everywhere, explains why Christians do not want to go to heaven early [3:17]
grrlscientist | April 18, 2009tags: Antwerp, The Sound of Music, public stunt, streaming video
This video shows more than 200 dancers who performed "Do Re Mi" in the Central Station of Antwerp on 23 of March 2009, 8:00 AM. It was a promotion stunt for a Belgian television program, where they are looking for someone to play the leading role, in the musical of "The Sound of Music" [4:01]