The End of 2012

Hello Troops,

And just when you thought it was safe to wander into the kitchen and microwave a hot dog or two to tide you over until your next meal....

It's BBC's Filthy Cities:  Revolutionary Paris.  Yes, the must see video to take you out of 2012 and into 2013 feeling very thankful you were brought into the world today and not then.  

2012 came in like a lamb and went out like a lion.  It is a year I'm glad to see the backside of.  It is time to march resolutely into 2013, and what better way to usher in the new year than with a walk through the Imaginarium......

Someone who's heart isn't in the cause.

This would be me at most political rallies.

Could be a good series..

The logic of the simple man.

An illustration of true love; caring for others even when angry.

A game more my speed.

A waterfall restaurant.

I don't get the appeal but I have to give it an A for imagination.

Making the best out of the situation.  Creativity: A

Above and below.

How to make  a real Hobbit house.  Above and below...

An ad for a sugar free lollipop.

Creativity: A

The line to get into the gym on January 2.

Art.

A worthy display at a video store.

Combat Table.

Imagination: A

More descriptive advertisements.

The zoo keepers love their animals.

The difference in kids from when I started teaching to today.

Creative advertising

A wind and rain sculpture in England.

Creative salt and pepper dispensers.

Sunday's Videos and The Imaginarium

Excluding the drunk 'In-Laws' 

This is a pretty good description of my family's holiday get togethers :)

How about yours?

 Hello Troops,
Enjoy the two short videos below.  The first shows what a bit of imagination and creativity can do to bring about a change in behavior.   This is an example of the Discipline of Wonder.  It is a discipline I proudly claim to be a disciple of.

The second is a short trailer for a new BBC series called The Wonder of Life.  Again, using imagination to instill a sense of awe and wonder. 




wonders of life trailer .  bbc




The Imaginarium

The Imginarium is rarely used for political purposes, but this cartoon is one of those

rare exceptions.  It encapsulates the problems we face today.

A disturbing license plate from Virginia :)

Someone had a bit of fun with the hot and cold water dispenser in an employee break room.

Brilliant observation :)

Is this an accurate flow chart of how things work in your family?

Are you and I the only ones who claim addresses on this street?

A snow man in New Mexico.

A divorce lawyers business card.

Imagination: A

A Risk living room coffee table.

 You might at first think this display was labeled incorrectly.

Fountain Pens.

 Creativty: A

Never ever start something without an end goal in mind.

No matter what it claims to be,

Somethings aren't what they say they are.

Be a critical thinker.

 

A Tardis engagement ring.

 A sign at the zoo.

Creativity: A

A Must See Video and News and Views

Hello Troops,
Today's post is short and sweet because I want to reserve your time for only a couple of things.
1.  Today's News and Views, to keep you updated.
2.  A video I believe is a must see.

I begin with the must see video.  BBC produced a series of documentaries called "Filthy Cities". 
Tonight I present "Filthy Cities: Medieval London".   Prepare for being grossed out on what life was really like in old London.  Watching this video will make you very grateful for modern engineering, technology and science.  I can't imagine how anyone could survive those living conditions endured by millions and millions of people in times past.

Please find a time where you can devote an hour to this fascinating trip to medieval London.  It will be time well spent.

Mr. W



  
News and Views

SpaceX made further progress on its Grasshopper rocket program on December 17. In a 29-second flight, the 10-story tall Grasshopper rocket (a Falcon 9 first stage with Merlin engine) made a 40 meter flight up, then hovered, and then landed safely in the upright position! Watch the cool video on Parabolic Arc's website here:

CBC/Canada has a good article on the docking of Soyuz TMA-07M at the ISS.  Crewmember Chris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut, will become the Expedition 35 commander in March:  Read On

CollectSace published a nice article about the end of the GRAIL mission over the Moon. The twin satellites Ebb and Flow made a planned crash into the lunar surface on December 17. Information about their incredible mission here

A new LANDSAT satellite is on its way to the Vandenberg AFB in California for an upcoming flight. The LANDSAT 5 satellite will be decommissioned in a few more months.  Read On