Archive for June, 2007
I Am Legend
I Am Legend
2 min - Jun 26, 2007
Starring Will Smith, Alice Braga, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Willow Smith, & Charlie Tahan. Robert Neville (Will Smith) is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable, and man-made. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and maybe the world.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INTERPLANETARY ENCYCLOPEDIA FOCUSES ON NEW DISCOVERIES ABOUT OUR SOLAR SYSTEM AND WORLDS BEYOND
WASHINGTON (June 26, 2007)–National Geographic takes young readers to the furthest reaches of the universe in a new book PLANETS, STARS, AND GALAXIES: A Visual Encyclopedia of Our Universe (National Geographic Books; ISBN: 978-1-4263-0170-4; Oct. 9, 2007; $24.95), a vividly illustrated reference work that celebrates the wonders of space.
The book is written and illustrated by renowned space artist David Aguilar, who contributed 70 specially commissioned pieces of original art showing conditions on other planets, how a star is born and dies, “weird worlds,” the “galactic zoo” and more.
The engaging, educational text, written in collaboration with National Geographic experts, covers the latest in space exploration, science and research, and is accompanied by amazing new images of space, including Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons and the Hubble telescope’s deep-space view.
The book features detailed tours of the new solar system, including dwarf planets Pluto, Ceres and Eris; an illustrated time line of space research and exploration; star charts; moon maps; fact boxes; and helpful scientific diagrams. Also included are firsthand accounts from scientists and astronauts explaining what it’s like to study the universe and live in space. The book also takes a fascinating look into the future, exploring what space travel might be like in a young reader’s lifetime, whether we’ll ever be able to live on Mars, whether we’ll discover other life in the universe, and how the universe might end.
“The discoveries astronomers make sometimes change the way we think about our place in the universe,” Aguilar says. “The biggest questions regarding our universe are still waiting to be answered. PLANETS, STARS, AND GALAXIES is for the future scientists who will make these discoveries and for all children who are fascinated by astronomy.” Star-gazing tips that appear throughout the book help readers begin their own celestial observations.
PLANETS, STARS, AND GALAXIES, for ages 10 and up, belongs on every family bookshelf, providing an easy reference for school reports and compelling reading about the mysteries of worlds beyond our own.
Author/illustrator David Aguilar is director of science information at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and the former director of the Fiske Planetarium and Science Center at the University of Colorado. He is also a recognized writer and space artist, with work appearing in the new 2008 BBC television series “Universe,” National Geographic, Time, U.S. News & World Report, ABC Nightly News, CNN, NY Times, USA Today, Sky & Telescope, Astronomy and Scientific American.
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PLANETS, STARS, AND GALAXIES: A Visual Encyclopedia of Our Universe
Written and illustrated by David Aguilar
Published by National Geographic Children’s Books
Publication date: Oct. 9, 2007
Ages 10 and up - 192 pages
List Price: $24.95 - Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-4263-0170-4
ZEITGEIST, The Movie - Official Release - Full Film
ZEITGEIST, The Movie - Official Release - Full Film
GMP
1 hr 56 min - Jun 26, 2007
ZEITGEIST, The Movie - Official Release - Full Production (including the 'Overture')
What does Christianity, 911 and The Federal Reserve have in common?
Overture: 0:00-9:34
Part 1: 9:35-35:53
Part 2: 35:54-1:09:16
Part 3: 1:09:17-1:56:23
Please visit www.zeitgeistmovie.com for information and the full source list for this work.
Bruce Lee “Lost” Interview (From Google Video)
Bruce Lee "Lost" Interview (From Google Video)
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25 min - Jun 24, 2007
(From Google Video) An unedited 25 minute interview with Bruce Lee (1940-1973) on the Pierre Berton Show. Recorded on 9th December 1971 in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee … all ยป is seen being himself, speaking candidly and informally about his life, his martial art beliefs and philosophy. Through the programme Bruce's supreme confidence, charisma and focus provide a tremendous insight into the young Bruce Lee - the man behind the legend.
SAN FRANCISCO STUDENTS GO ON PHOTO ASSIGNMENT WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AND SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
WASHINGTON (June 20, 2007)–Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and National Geographic contributor Jay Dickman will give 15 teenage students from the San Francisco Chinatown area a unique opportunity to document their lives and surroundings during National Geographic’s San Francisco Photo Camp 2007.
From June 21-24, the high school students, all first-generation Asian Americans or recent immigrants from Asia, will photograph, edit and design a portrait of the city’s Chinatown neighborhood, the Asian immigrant community and their own families as they settle into life in America. The Photo Camp is presented in collaboration with the San Francisco Chronicle and the Community Youth Center-SF, a local community center that provides education, outreach and development programs to motivate high-risk Asian youth to succeed.
During the four-day workshop at the San Francisco Chronicle headquarters, Dickman will brief the students on photographic vision, equipment and technique; accompany them on their assignments; critique their work; and guide them through the process of creating a story. The students will be assigned to photograph images of “Surroundings,” “My Life in San Francisco” and “Portraits of Family and Community.” In addition to Dickman, the teens will be mentored by San Francisco Chronicle deputy director of photography Kathleen Hennessy, National Geographic Kids magazine photo editor Karine Aigner, Chronicle photographer Carlos Gonzalez and Getty Images photographer Justin Sullivan, who will work with small groups of students during each session. As the work is reviewed, the team will use the photographs as a catalyst for discussion about the young people’s life experiences.
“We hope that Photo Camp 2007 can give these students a voice and the opportunity to explore the current state of their lives,” said Terry Garcia, National Geographic’s executive vice president, Mission Programs. “We feel honored to participate in this endeavor.”
Participants, their families and community members are invited to a final presentation of the students’ work at the Chronicle’s headquarters on the final day.
EVOLT SLR cameras for the Photo Camp have been provided by Olympus Imaging America Inc. Additional equipment has been donated by Lowepro, Epson, Adobe and Kingston.
In addition to more than 15 assignments for National Geographic, Dickman has worked on many of the “A Day in the Life” photography book series and photographed for various national publications and magazines. His photographic and editorial expertise has earned him national and regional awards, including a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for Featured Photography, the World Press “Golden Eye” and the Sigma Delta Chi “Distinguished Service in Journalism” award.
National Geographic Society Mission Programs is sponsoring Photo Camps this year in Oaxaca, Mexico; San Francisco; New York; Houston; Portland, Maine; New Orleans; Erie, Pa.; and Baltimore, in partnership with VisionWorkshops of Annapolis, Md.
The National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 300 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; radio programs; films; books; DVDs; maps; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 8,000 scientific research projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.
Community Youth Center-SF provides public benefit services throughout the San Francisco area. The organization’s mission is to empower and strengthen high-need Asian youth and their families by providing comprehensive youth development through education, employment training, advocacy and other support service.
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