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Grass Valley man wins Monterey Film Fest award Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:45PMSubmitted photo Contributors to award-winning documentary film “In the Wake of Giants” are, from left, writer and director Lou Douros of Nevada County, executive producer Mark DiOrio and large mammal response manager Ed Lyman of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, who was the narrator and on-camera personality in the film.
Thief Pulls Smash & Grab At Lauderdale Dive Shop Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:25PMIt took a thief with a small axe or hammer just about two minutes to steal more than $2,000 in high tech gadgets from a dive shop in Ft. Lauderdale. Police are probing one clue. The suspect mentions the name "Melvin" before he leaves the store. It happened at 5:38 a.m. at Lauderdale Diver in the Harbor Shops on the 17th Street Causeway.
Body of Missing Lowell Man Recovered Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:14PMThe Narragansett Police Department reports that the body of Samnang Nou, who went missing after falling into the sea Sunday afternoon, has been recovered.
Piranha 3D -- Film Review Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:25PM"Piranha 3D" is a pitch-perfect, guilty-pleasure serving of late-summer schlock that handily nails the tongue-in-cheek spirit of the Roger Corman original.
Camera spots hatchet-wielding burglar at dive shop | Video Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:52PMNo one injured during break-in at Lauderdale Diver The surveillance video shows a very efficient burglar: In just two minutes, he wields a hatchet at the front door of a dive shop, uses the weapon again to smash display cases and steals $2,100 in merchandise before running out of the store.
Officials: Body found, cause of death not confirmed Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:01PMSHOSHONI, Wyo. – Authorities have not yet said what killed the Washington man who was found last night at the bottom of Fremont Bay in Boysen Reservoir.
"Mission: Manta" and "Kiko and the Turtles" Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:49AMMasbate maybe one of the poorest provinces in the country but its marine life is definitely flourishing. Doc Ferds explores it's seas and finds manta rays, sharks and tunas in a festival of marine life! Kiko Rustia meanwhile, visits the Pawikan Center in Bataan to spread awareness on the conservation of sea turtles. (Episode on September 1, 2010)
Friends With Benefits? Mitsubishi Offers One Facebook Pal A Trip To Japan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:10AMSome of us have been fortunate enough to travel to Japan and see the Tokyo Auto Show in person. Others have had to make do with our formidable powers of imagination and hunks of wasabi from Super Asia Buffet II's subpar sushi bar. But now, we too could have a shot at visiting the Far East, thanks to a new contest sponsored by Mitsubishi. The gist...
Prom 58: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra/Gardiner, Royal Albert Hall, London Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:54AMIf you didn’t know who was playing, the second theme of Dvorak’s Carnival Overture – clarinet in songful counterpoint with the homeliest of tunes in the violins - would have thoroughly given the game away. Only the Czech Philharmonic could phrase this music with such unassuming charm.
Build a Durable Underwater Camera Housing [DIY] Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:21PM# diy While cheaper DIY waterproof solutions will work for most things, if you're going snorkeling or scuba diving with a camera, you might want to splurge on parts for a higher quality housing—you'll still save a ton of money over buying. More »
UA students research fish in Biosphere Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:04AMTUCSON - What began as a one-semester project to count fish has become a full-fledged research project for five University of Arizona undergraduates who are trying to figure out why certain species of fish survived years of neglect in the simulated ocean of Biosphere 2.
American graffiti: How New Orleans' residents used spray paint to voice their feelings about Hurricane Katrina Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:22PMMy subject has long been our civilisation's relationship with nature, so when Katrina happened, I was compelled to be there. For the first month or so, from the Mississippi Gulf Coast to the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans, it was like being in a post-apocalyptic movie. As I drove along, there was devastation in every direction and there were vast areas of New Orleans where I never saw another ...
Mapping of 'Titanic' wreck begins Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:17PMMONTREAL (AFP) - A high-tech expedition that aims to create a detailed map of the wreckage of the Titanic has begun exploring the ocean floor where the ship sank nearly one hundred years ago, the crew said Thursday.
Sea monster or big fish in B.C. lake? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:16PMFor decades, people on Vancouver Island have been swapping stories about the monster in Cameron Lake. It's been described as a long, black, eel-like creature, with big bumps on its back, and it dwells in the small lake along the highway in the centre of the island. The lake itself is rumoured to be bottomless.
Cameron returns ‘Avatar’ to theaters in 3-D Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:54PMSANTA MONICA, Calif. — Before he takes moviegoers deep beneath the Pandoran sea, James Cameron hopes they’ll go for an extended tour of the fictional planet he introduced in “Avatar.” “Avatar: Special Edition,” which includes 9 minutes of new footage, opens in 3-D theaters worldwide Friday. “I’m trying to use the technology to keep people interested and enthused about the ‘Avatar’ universe ...
Underwater equipment launched in Titanic search Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:12AMBy Kerry Sanders, NBC News Correspondent ABOARD THE JEAN CHARCOT – The wind and the seas have not been cooperating with a group of scientists’ effort to document the debris field where the Titanic sank in the middle of the North Atlantic.
Robot Camera Finds New Underwater Species Off Indonesia Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:08AMJAKARTA, Indonesia -- Scientists using cutting-edge technology to explore waters off Indonesia were wowed by colorful and diverse images of marine life on the ocean floor -- including plate-sized sea spiders and flower-like sponges that appear to be carnivorous.
'Avatar' comes back to movie theaters Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:55AMSANTA MONICA, Calif. - Before he takes moviegoers deep beneath the Pandoran sea, James Cameron hopes they'll go for an extended tour of the fictional planet he introduced in "Avatar."
To catch a shark Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:50PMColumnist talks about catching a shark off of Long Island
IMA to Present Video Exhibition Examining the Relationship Between Camera Frame and Unbounded Space Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:20PMKate Gilmore, Main Squeeze, 2006. Single channel video, 4:59. Image courtesy of the artist. INDIANAPOLIS, IN.- The Indianapolis Museum of Art announced today that it will present Framed, an exhibition featuring videos created by five emerging and mid-career solo artists and one artistic collaborative—contextualizing their work in relation to influential early films by Bruce Nauman and Richard ...
Piranha 3D: Movie Review Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:28PMIs Piranha 3D the new Jaws? tvnz.co.nz's Darren Bevan throws on his togs and heads down to the cinema to check it out.
Sheriffs, local public safety teams respond Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:52PMMembers of the Fresno County Sheriffs Department Underwater Search and Recovery unit recovered a drowning victim’s body Monday morning about 25 yards north of the Olsen Ave. bridge. The man slipped under the water Sunday afternoon near Reedley Beach.
Your comments: On Spike Lee's new film 'fair and wide portrayals of the characters involved' Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:11PMComments from Nola.com readers.
Avatar's James Cameron Unites with NASA for Earth and Environment Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:33PMJames Cameron is promoting NASA's powerful contributions to our understanding of the Earth and its environment.
G4 ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING NEW SERIES "BOMB PATROL: AFGHANISTAN" FOLLOWING REAL-LIFE MILITARY PERSONNEL IN COMBAT ... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:47AMThe series, due in the spring of 2011, is billed as a real-life version of "The Hurt Locker."
Found: a Klondike Gold Rush shipwreck Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:27AMIt was a discovery for which Doug Davidge had been waiting two decades.
Dolphin Tale updates on casting, sets and locations, big plans and Winter's "twin" Summer Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:26AMOne month before his pride and joy becomes a movie set, Clearwater Marine Aquarium CEO David Yates provided an insider’s tour Tuesday with updates on Dolphin Tale , set to begin filming around Pinellas County on Sept. 27. Yates revealed that the first day’s shooting is planned for the Long Center recreation complex in Clearwater. It will be a swim meet scene involving the young hero Sawyer (a ...
In case you missed it, 'Avatar' returns to theaters Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:35AMSANTA MONICA, Calif. - Before he takes moviegoers deep beneath the Pandoran sea, James Cameron hopes they'll go for an extended tour of the fictional planet he introduced in ``Avatar.''
Born HD presents: "Macro Movie" and "Green Technologies" Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:49PMDoc Ferds is on a different kind of mission - to make a movie set in one of the most scenic places on earth - Camiguin! But the stars of his movie are the macro creatures that cannot be seen by the naked eye. Don't miss his macro movie on HD! Meanwhile, Kiko presents green technologies we could use in our daily life! (Episode on August 25, 2010)
'Avatar' makes return Friday to 3-D theaters - From the Poughkeepsie Journal Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:13AMSANTA MONICA, Calif. — Before he takes moviegoers deep beneath the Pandoran sea, James Cameron hopes they'll go for an extended tour of the fictional planet he introduced in "Avatar."
Avatar & New Footage to Hit Theaters on Friday Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:30PMAvatar & new footage is being introduced at theaters nationwide on Friday as James Cameron plans take moviegoers for an extended tour of the fictional planet he introduced in "Avatar". "Avatar: Special Edition," which includes 9 minutes of new footage, opens in 3-D theaters worldwide Friday. "I'm trying to use the technology to keep people interested and enthused about the `Avatar' universe ...
Susan Skog: Girls' Education in Pakistan Can't be Swept Away by Floodwaters Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:38PMWhen I look at the images of the suffering in Pakistan, I think of Desmond Tutu's words, "My humanity is caught up in your humanity."
‘Avatar’ returns to 3-D theaters worldwide Friday Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:24PM“Avatar: Special Edition,” which includes 9 minutes of new footage, opens in 3-D theaters worldwide Friday.
NASA images show anatomy of pakistan flood disaster Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:23PMIn late July 2010, flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains began across several regions of Pakistan. According to the Associated Press, the floods have affected about one-fifth of this country of more than 170 million. Tens of thousands of villages have been flooded, more than 1,500 people have been killed, and millions have been left homeless. The floodwaters are not expected to recede fully ...
Body of drowned man recovered Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:30PMHARRISON -- The body of Kelly Fitch, 25, of Harrison, who drowned in the East Sugerloaf area of Bull Shoals Lake, was recovered Saturday, according to a Boone County Sheriff's Office press release.
Got bots?: From Kachemak Bay to Gulf of Mexico, robots scour the sea Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:43PMA "flying eyeball" has helped the Homer Department of Fish and Game biologists study fish populations for the past five years. Project manager Kenneth Goldman said that he uses the camera-equipped robot, called a remotely operated vehicle, to count yelloweye rockfish and lingcod.
Movie Review – Piranha 3D Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:36AMLet me start out with a spoiler: “Piranha 3D” is awful. If you bought a ticket thinking you were going to see a good horror movie, either you didn’t see the ads, or you missed the movie’s “For Your Consideration” video on Funny or Die, in which the stars ask for some Oscar consideration for this piece of chum. If I wasn’t intending to review this movie for SlashGear, I probably would have seen ...
NASA images show anatomy of Pakistan flood disaster Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:14AMIn late July 2010, flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains began across several regions of Pakistan. Tens of thousands of villages have been flooded, more than 1,500 people have been killed, and millions have been left homeless. The floodwaters are not expected to recede fully before late August. NASA's CloudSat satellite captured the genesis of the flooding event as it flew over the region on ...
'Avatar' returns to theatres with extra footage Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:31AMBefore he takes moviegoers deep beneath the Pandoran sea, James Cameron hopes they'll go for an extended tour of the fictional planet he introduced in "Avatar."
'Avatar' Returns to 3-D Theaters Worldwide Friday Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:16AM'Avatar' returns to theaters Friday with extra footage; director says he has plans for sequels Avatar - James Cameron - Virtual Places - Entertainment - Chat
`Avatar' returns to 3-D theaters worldwide Friday Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:52AM`Avatar' returns to theaters Friday with extra footage; director says he has plans for sequels
'Avatar' Returns to 3-D Theaters Worldwide Friday Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:31AM'Avatar' returns to theaters Friday with extra footage; director says he has plans for sequels Avatar - James Cameron - Virtual Places - Chat - 20th Century Fox
All adrift on the Zambezi Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:24PMElephants crowd the riverbank and crocs and hippos cruise the depths below as Shaney Hudson paddles down a mighty river.
Deepwater Horizon oil plume more than twice all natural seeps in the northern Gulf of Mexico Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:09PMIt measured 22 miles long, about 4/5 of a mile below surface
Taking lessons from the masters Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:02PMBy BILL ROSEBERRY broseberry@edwpub.net
(WWE) SyFy Announces Fall Programming; Touts Smackdown's Debut Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:29AMGet wrestling news & rumors, or obtain specific information about WWE, TNA and other wrestling federations.
Looking at Pakistan's desperation through a camera lens Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:42PMThe boy stood out because of the bright blue shirt he was wearing, not for his arms stretched toward the heavens or the look in his eyes that said: I am hungry.
Syfy's fall schedule: Stargate, Sharktopus, Sanctuary and more! Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 3:53PMSyfy announced its fall schedule today, including the season premiere dates for Ghost Hunters, Stargate Universe and Sanctuary , the series premieres of Hollywood Treasure and Beast Legends , the highly anticipated debut of the Saturday Original Movie Sharktopus and more!
Reality TV showdown Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 3:09PMReality TV showdown
Animals: Giant Squid Legend Lives Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:34PMInspiring authors and frightening sailors for centuries, the giant squid lurks somewhere between myth and reality. Zoologist Clyde Roper discusses the deep sea leviathan, separating fact from fiction.