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Archives for August, 2008
Giant clam: first victim of mankind's overfishing?
“May represent one of the earliest examples of the over-exploitation of marine organisms by humans.”
A new species of giant clam has been discovered in the Red Sea.
Fossils suggest that, about 125,000 years ago, the species Tridacna costata accounted for more than 80% of the area’s giant clams.
The species may now be critically endangered, researchers report [...]
Categorized in Archaeology
The Life of Buddha – a documentary
A well done documentary on the life of Buddha by BBC. Includes historical data, archeological discoveries blended with current practices. A wonderful journey into consciousness. Enjoy!
~Bonnee Klein Gilligan
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Julian Schnabel’s Scrap Metal
“A victim of the thriving commodities market.”
Last April, thieves stole a large metal sculpture (bronze or copper, accounts vary) by Julian Schnabel. Police recently recovered one remaining piece of it — at a scrapyard:
It’s worth more than an Academy Award and is a whole lot bigger. But only one-fifth of a $250,000 bronze and copper [...]
Categorized in Art
oh life… sweet wondrous life
~a poem by Bonnee Klein Gilligan
So much more then simple words
deep hearted inner sorrow.
Say what you will, time will allow
for life speaks not tomorrow.
Each breath, each move ignites our soul
and fills our cups with wonder.
How we spend this mighty gift
or choose which path to walk on.
Is only that and nothing [...]
