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POPSflooded London 2090 - art imaginary scenario "The installations are optimistic and reveal that far from being a tragedy, the floods have brought about a much-improved way of life to the capital city." one of the comments on this story says: "Can’t wait for global warming to improve the London weather." :-)
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POPSThe Optimistic Frog Sometimes being optimistic won't be enough to save your life like the frog's, but it will definitely enrich your life at the very least.
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POPSProperty Overseas property for sale, guides to buying abroad and great investments in emerging markets are just some of what David Stanley Redfern Ltd has to offer.
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POPSMichael Phelps: ‘Naturally’ transhuman
* He has proportionately short legs relative to his long, powerful trunk; this large upper body is the engine that powers his long arms. Moreover, his unique physique reduces drag through the water and allows for maximum propulsion. * Phelps has a greater-than-average lung capacity allowing him to execute his underwater dolphin kicks longer than the competition. * He has a genetic advantage that cause his muscles to produce 50% less lactic acid than other athletes. This means he can work at higher work loads for longer periods. * With a low body fat of 4%, he is better able to convert his effort into speed. Looking at this list it’s as if Phelps was designed to swim. Which leads to an interesting question: Given the potential for genetic modification and gene doping, should it be acceptable for other athletes to acquire the same physiological endowments through artificial means? If not, what makes it so acceptable to come by these traits ‘naturally?’ And how
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POPSThe Loss Of A World As we are watching in our comfortable easy chairs, the world id falling apart by the sea. And seams. All seems to be unraveling. What a shame on us.
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POPSFay Dumps Record-Breaking Rain Flood Victims Warned Of Alligator Swimming In Streets: Homeowners Forced To Use Canoes "Some folks (in Palm Bay) have more than 1 foot of water already in their back yards, causing flooding," Sorrells said. "Other areas around Central Florida are wondering what the big deal is." Fay Stalls The National Hurricane Center's projected path of movement for Tropical Storm Fay now includes a fourth Florida landfall as it continues to dump "historic" amounts of rain on parts of Central Florida. "Fay will be with us for the next 48 hours at least," Wilson said. "Thankfully, by Friday morning, it should be (located) just to the north of Ocala and on its way out of Florida. But if (Fay) does take this path into the Gulf of Mexico it would (make) its fourth landfall into Florida." Fay's third landfall Thursday will again deliver heavy rain and high winds to Central Florida counties, Local 6 meteorologist Tom Sorrells said.
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POPSBreakfast of a Champion? The announcement yesterday that Phelps, 23, winner of a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, would grace Frosted Flakes and Corn Flakes boxes instead of the traditional athlete's choice of Wheaties left many perplexed. Frosted Flakes has three times the amount of sugar as Wheaties and 1/3rd the fiber. This doesn't matter much to a virtuoso swimmer who consumes 12,000 calories a day. Still, in a country where childhood obesity is an alarming issue, Phelps' iconic image sharing space with Tony the Tiger sends the wrong message, experts say. "For a guy like Michael Phelps who isn't worried about obesity because he's burning thousands of calories as an athlete...eating Corn Flakes and Frosted Flakes every so often is not an issue," Solomon said. The Phelps-emblazoned cereal boxes hit supermarket shelves in mid-September
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POPSSwimming Pool Safety Swimming pools are a great way to cool off and have some family fun, especially during those hot summer days. But don't forget they can also be dangerous, especially if you have children.
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