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One-Day Cactus Flower
I’ve heard rumors that many cacti bloom for only one day, but thought this was odd because I have cacti in my garden that will continue to bloom day after day (they open when the sun hits them and close in late afternoon). Below is an example (among succulents and daisies) of a cactus that
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Entering Madagascar
Getting off the plane at Antananarivo, we were greeted by a pleasant, warm humidity…and the occasional raindrop. Â As our driver took us into the city however, the rain started for real. Â Soon the rain was gushing down in buckets, and the streets of downtown ‘Tana turned into rivers, and I wondered how some of the
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Still Needed for “One Day on Earth” by 12.12.12
I’ve blogged before about the exciting worldwide film project to be filmed on 12.12.12 – see One Day on Earth’s website for more details. As we approach the final few days, please spread the word that the organizers still need a few more countries: Europe: Â Luxembourg, Andorra, Bosnia, Liechtenstein, Macedonia Africa: Â Guinea-Bissau, Djibouti, Liberia, Cote
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The Magic Hour
Strange things happen to the light in the last minutes before sunset. Â And in Windhoek, during the “rainy season” (usually December and January) it’s even more extreme. Â Every night, there are a few minutes where everything turns a brilliant yellow as the sun dips near the horizon. Â Usually there is a gap in the clouds
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Archived historical films: Holland Carries On (post WWII)
One of the coolest things I have come across on the internet lately is the Prelinger Collection at archive.org (thanks to my daughter for pointing it out). On this site, you can browse hundreds of thousands of video, imagery and sound files that have been preserved – many for historical reasons – and all in the