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"We're on the edge of our seats for David Tennant's final Doctor Who two-parter after the intense and terrifying ending to "The Waters Of Mars." And the first official clip shows the Tenth Doctor putting up a brave front. BBC America, which posted this clip just now and sent us the above still (click to enlarge!), also announced that "The End Of Time, Part 1" will air in the U.S. on December 26, just the day after it appears in the U.K. And the airdate for Tennant's final hour will be announced very soon." - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

"Cook Customs bikes invariably have a classy, retro charm, which makes them stand out from the stereotypical Hot Wheels glitz purveyed by many other US builders. Dave Cook’s AMD Championship-winning bike ‘Rambler’ has a distinct vintage feel, and is powered by what he mysteriously refers to as a ‘550 International’ engine—a one-of-a-kind construction using OEM metric and Dave Cook custom fabricated components. The motor is based on the Honda CB550 transverse four, with a radically reworked case so it can be positioned longitudinally instead of transversely. On top of the case work, Dave also built an auxiliary oil tank and oil regulator. The timing assembly is a one-off too, along with the bell housing and clutch assembly, which runs Aermacchi clutch plates. The transmission housing is an old BMW 3-speeder, which Dave managed to fill with a BMW R75 four-speed gear set; the shaft drive is adapted from a Yamaha Virago. It’s a lot of work, and that’s before we even get into the engine breathing or the finely-detailed, almost antique styling. Class." - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

Norma Jean going hunting - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

"The Triumph Roaster already claimed the title of meanest cruiser on the market so it's no understatement to call the Triumph Rocket III Roadster the ultimate muscle streetfighter. Everything's improved upon from the ergonomics and suspension to the 2.3 liter three-cylinder 146 horse power engine and i165 lb-ft of torque. That means this ride is smoother, faster and more badass than ever." - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

"The Asian carp, a monstrous, invasive fish, has been knocking at the door of the Great Lakes for decades. Now bad news is spreading that the fish may have breached an electric barrier on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, entering Lake Michigan. University of Notre Dame researchers have found DNA evidence of a breach. Here's what's at stake: The native fish population in the Great Lakes, the world's largest source of surface freshwater, which touches lives in the United States and Canada, and a $7 billion sport fishery." - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

Photographer: Codrin Lupei - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

The title character of Ray Bradbury’s book The Illustrated Man is covered with moving, shifting tattoos. If you look at them, they will tell you a story. New LED tattoos from the University of Pennsylvania could make the Illustrated Man real (minus the creepy stories, of course). Researchers there are developing silicon-and-silk implantable devices which sit under the skin like a tattoo. Already implanted into mice, these tattoos could carry LEDs, turning your skin into a screen. - Bluesun 2600

The evolution of man, the cycle of going from dust to dessert, the metamorphosis from being the ruler of a planet to an ingredient in someone’s soup. It’s tonight’s “bill of fare,” from the Twilight Zone.” - Rod Serling, “To Serve Man”, The Twilight Zone - Bluesun 2600

"Are members from the documentary branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences being paid to short list some films over others? That's what it sounds like director James Toback was alluding to when he spoke to the New York Times recently about how his buzzed-about documentary, Tyson, was left off the Academy's short list along with several other notable documentaries from the past year. Toback told the Times that at some point during the selection process he experienced something he puts "fully in the category of extortion", adding that he did not go along with it. Speaking on behalf of the documentary branch -- which Toback refers to as "some tiny, dirty covert weirdly protective group" -- chairman (and filmmaker) Rob Epstein said, "I have no idea. It certainly hasn't come before me." Among some of the critically acclaimed docs snubbed this year are Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story, the awesome Anvil! The Story of Anvil, and The September Issue. This year's... more... - Bluesun 2600 from Bookmarklet

رونوشت به مهتاب و مصلح. از لحاظ تایسون و هنگ اوور - alihejvani

Japanese small home design ideas and at just 624 sq. ft., this contemporary compact cottage by architect Toyo Ito packs a lot of character into a small space. This very interesting modern design idea uses a stark contrast between cold and warmth; a cool metal facade and its welcoming, woody interior. From the outside, the steel house features metal panels cladding its walls and roof, with wide expanses of sliding glass blur the boundary between indoors and out. Inside, this small home design is replete with wood, honey toned in the warm and abundant sunlight. The two-storey home features an upstairs loft overlooking the main-floor open concept house plan - Bluesun 2600

Located in the Seattle area, this arched timber roof house by architecture firm Schuchart/Dow is characterized by its close connection to the outdoors and an indoor openness that enhances the already-spacious 3,000-sq.-ft. design. Dubbed the Party Shack, this glass, concrete and wood house has an eclectic feel that combines nature and modern architecture into a wonderful, unusual home. A large two-storey space houses the kitchen and main living areas which open onto a vast covered patio outside. The facade is clad in metal, with the vast arched roof above. Inside, this striking double-height ceiling becomes an archway of heavy timber which extends outside to shelter the outdoor deck area, creating a sense of continuity between inside and out. A wooden ramp takes you upstairs to the second-storey loft overlooking the living space below. Yet another thoughtful element – hydronic-coil heated floors and passive cooling via the huge doors and windows – make this en elegant eco house design. - Bluesun 2600

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Carole Lombard is awesome. - Jandy, ConcertMaven of FF