The Sea Chair is an ingenious and clever response to a growing encumberance that’s carried by our oceans – floating rubbish. Studio Swine and Kieren Jones have merged traditional fishing practices, industry and synthetic materials to fabricate a chair made from discarded plastic on-board of an old fishing vessel and using a custom-made seapress. TheContinue reading “The Sea Chair: Oceanic Imposters Turned Into Elegant Art”
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Iceland’s Powerful Wilderness + Indigenous Wisdom From Around the World
Black Elk: Oglala Sioux (1863 – 1950) The first peace, which is the most important is that which comes within the souls of men when they realise their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all of its powers. When they realise that at the centre of the universe dwells Wakan-Tanka, and that this centre isContinue reading “Iceland’s Powerful Wilderness + Indigenous Wisdom From Around the World”
Short Form Writing on Wonder
Some things lead into the realm beyond words it is like that small mirror in fairy tales you glance in it and what you see is not yourself; for an instant you glimpse the Inaccessible… And the soul cries out for it. Alexander Solzhenitsyn Start with the little things seen through a magnifying glass ofContinue reading “Short Form Writing on Wonder”
18 Rules for Living by the Dalai Lama
At the turn of this century, the Dalai Lama issued these simple and humble rules for living than anyone can follow. Rule 1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. Rule 2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson Rule 3. Follow the three Rs: 1. Respect for self 2. Respect for othersContinue reading “18 Rules for Living by the Dalai Lama”
Free Online Course for Dreamers: Origins – Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life
This is quite possibly the most amazing course ever presented on Coursera. It’s called Origins – Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life. A sweeping epic that begins at the moment of the Big Bang and the creation of matter and careens along at a throttling pace through Deep Time towards the HumanContinue reading “Free Online Course for Dreamers: Origins – Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life”
Are Sharks A Real Summer Danger in Australia?
Great white sharks are found all over the world and live up to 30 years and grow up to 6 metres in length. Feeding primarily on fish and seals, they are one of the majestic masters of the world’s oceans. Sparked by recent spate of fatal shark attacks, Western Australia’s Premier recently gave the greenContinue reading “Are Sharks A Real Summer Danger in Australia?”
The Earth Only Lives Once: Climate Change Protests Happening Right Now
Street protests demanding urgent action on climate change have galvanised hundreds of thousands of people all over the world into action in 2,000 locations worldwide.In NYC, the People’s Climate Change March took place on the streets ahead of the UN climate change summit in New York. Image Source Image Source In Manhattan, organisers that aroundContinue reading “The Earth Only Lives Once: Climate Change Protests Happening Right Now”
Take the quiz: What New Zealand native species are you?
Take this quiz that originally appeared on the NZ Department of Conservation’s website. It is a lot of fun. Image Source Kauri You’re one of the world’s mightiest characters. You’re tall and strong and are respected by many. But with great power comes great responsibility, and you find that often you’re reassuring people that ‘My homeContinue reading “Take the quiz: What New Zealand native species are you?”
Impossibly Beautiful Marine Life in Sydney Harbour – Part 4
So far I have lovingly described a lot of Sydney natives who live under the sea. In our final of the series I look at the Gloomy Octopus and Eastern Blue Devil Fish, two of the most reclusive, mysterious and strangely beautiful residents of Sydney Harbour. I hope that you’ve enjoyed this series on ImpossiblyContinue reading “Impossibly Beautiful Marine Life in Sydney Harbour – Part 4”
Bill Bailey Demands Release Of Land Snails in Polynesia
In a fascinating Guardian interactive entitled Seven Digital Sins, Comedian Bill Bailey muses on how the abundance of campaigns on social media causes us all to go into meltdown. As a consequence, we never become deeply involved in social causes and ideas that we are passionate about, beyond the paltry click-click of our keyboards. HisContinue reading “Bill Bailey Demands Release Of Land Snails in Polynesia”
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