Like the mythic Hero who faces challenges, struggles with uncertainty and overcomes fear, we are each on a soul-journey.

Each night, while we dream, we dip into an expanded state of consciousness. This natural intelligence is our subconscious mind, which holds vast memories and deep knowing. Malcolm Gladwell, the author of Blink: The

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

6-9pm

877 Cedar Street

Free and open to the public

 

 

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2010 was awarded to two Russian scientists Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov "for groundbreaking experiments regarding the two-dimensional material graphene".

Photo: Sergeom, Wikimedia Commons

Photo: University of Manchester, UK

Andre Geim

Konstantin Novoselov

 

 

You can listen to the lecture delivered by Konstantin Novoselov at his

Moscow is celebrating its 864th birthday. Historians assume that the city is actually much older, but the first recorded mention of Moscow dates back to 1147.

Despite floods, fires and invasions, the city grew and developed.

During the next few years, Moscow will more than double its territory to 251,000 hectares and may soon emerge as a major global

Tidal Wave Dreams

Tidal waves have enormous power. In dreams, the power of the wave represents valuable energy in you that needs expression.

by Jenny Davidow

Copyright 2010. Reprint only with written permission from the author

Recurring nightmares can change.

They want to change.

Suppose there's a huge tidal wave coming toward you. The moving wall of water is

Last Saturday, my daughter Carly and I went to Capitola for some good times — wandering around town, visiting the beach. We're usually in Santa Cruz, and Capitola, 20 minutes away, seems so exotic.

We were surprised to find the town officially "closed." When we got there the shopkeepers were hanging "Closed for Tsunami"  signs and locking their doors,

  Bye Bye Bushy!

Images:

1,2. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/bush-heading-to-texas-on-inauguration-day/

 3,5,7. http://www.bagnewsnotes.com/inauguration-09/

4, 10. http://outfoxingkarlrove.wordpress.com/

6, 8. http://brettwise.com/blog/2009/01/22/there-and-back-again-our-trip-to-inauguration-2009/

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J--TDEHizVA

A film by Alexander Sokurov.  The extraordinary one-take feature film completed as a tribute to Russian history and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.  

A milestone in the history of cinema.  300 years of Russian history.  33 rooms of the Hermitage Museum.  3 Live Orchestras.  1 single continuos shot -- the

You ever eat something so good you just gotta’ blog about it?

Well I did:

The Bayou Burrito from the Cypress Lounge with Alligator sausage and chicken smothered in crawfish ètouffèe.

Say it with me...Mmmmm.

I was a little sheepish about the alligator sausage myself, but after the first bite, I was sold. The alligator, chicken and crawfish compliment

Tomorrow, July 22, 2009 (or today, depending on your locale) will bring the longest Solar Eclipse of the century. The majestic occurrence will last longer than a whopping six and a half minutes. The next solar eclipse that will last that long will be on June 13th, 2132.

Tomorrows eclipse will only be visible in parts of India, Bangladesh, China, Japan,

Neil Young & Paul McCartney ~ A Day In the Life ~ Live From Hyde Park 27th June 2009

[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6SSR3YY-rc

Nina Paley is an amazing artist and former Santa Cruz resident.  She's the artist who gave life to our beloved Cruzio Kitty almost 20 years ago.

She has since moved from Santa Cruz and has become an accomplished animator.

Below, her continuing series from the Indian Ramayana: Sita Sings the Blues

[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF6HDw6mZCM

Isn't it odd how Love, the most exalted of emotions, is the source of so much trouble in the world?

Below, find some excellent Flash contemplations of forbidden love. The artist has finished 4 out of 5 episodes in this story, number 5 is not out yet. Be warned that number 4 ends on a cliff hanger! (special thanks to my son Jake for turning me on to these)