Wikipedia entry: ...Eminent American theoretical physicist. One of the later collaborators of Albert Einstein, he tried to achieve Einstein's vision of a unified field theory. He is also known for having coined the terms black hole and wormhole and the phrase "it from bit". Together with many other leading physicists, during World War II, Wheeler interrupted his academic career to participate in the development of the U.S. atomic bomb under the Manhattan Project at the Hanford site, where reactors were constructed to produce the chemical element plutonium for atomic bombs. Even before the Hanford site started up the B-Pile (the first of three reactors), he had anticipated that the accumulation of "fission product poisons" would eventually impede the ong
President and Mrs. Bush Saddened by Death of John Archibald WheelerLaura and I are saddened by the death of John Archibald Wheeler, one of America's greatest physicists.During his distinguished career, Dr. Wheeler collaborated with scientists such as Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr on projects that changed the course of history. His early work with Bohr on how nuclei split apart, his vision of the possibilities of Einstein's curved space, and his work on quantum theory demonstrated his innovation and brilliance. And he will always be remembered for giving the phenomenon of "black holes" its name.Dr. Wheeler was also a great teacher who understood that educating young minds would be one of his most significant contributions. As a professor at Princeton University and the University of Texas-
Archibalds Free Puzzle descriptionAn amusing, easy-to-play puzzle with several levels of difficulty. Easy installation and rules. The puzzle image can be chosen from among several themes (aircraft, cars, etc.) Autosave, background music, and help on the puzzle image during the game. Completely free of charge.The player's job is to put a fragmented image back together. Each 4 pieces in a 2x2 square can be moved either clockwise or anti-clockwise. Move the pieces by clicking on the central point (marked by arrows) with the left or right mouse button. With this said, have fun...Requirements:· Pentium 100· 32 MB RAM· Sound card· MouseDownload Now!
Over the weekend I was in Chicago and spent time with my Daughter, Brhea, at the Art Institute of Chicago and was blown away by the impressive and wide ranging collection. It reminded me of how often in museums from Florence to New York I have come face to face with depictions of alcohol in everyday life in the works of some of the world's great artists.So, as a new feature of Lyke2Drink we will start to showcase some of these pieces of art. You can never have too much culture!NightlifeArchibald J. Motley Jr.American, 1891-1981Archibald J. Motley Jr. was famous for his works showing black social nightlife in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, home to more than 90 percent of the city’s black population by the 1930s.Nightlife is one of Motley’s best known paintings. The painting was created in 1943 and shows a high energy club with dancing and drinks flowing.
Archibald Saves Christmas es la nueva obra a duo entre Dwight L. MacPherson y el personal Grant Bond llegado al comic hace muy poco pero que ya demuestra su versatilidad y originalidad visual en proyectos a cada cual más diferente. Archibald se publicará en el sello Shadowline de Image Comics en noviembre pues se trata de un one shot, y podeis leer una preview en comicspace o visitar el myspace dedicado al comic. Tiene un aspecto a cartoon sensacional de la misma época en que se hacía el pulp y sumido en una ambientación noir, hasta han puesto las rayas en la imagen de las películas, echad un vistazo!Primeras páginas de Archibald Saves ChristmasEn la historia que nos cuentan Archibald Aardvark terminó mal después de los brutales asesinatos de su hermano y sus amigos, después de 5 delirantes años en un hospital mental Archivald se encuentra de nuevo en las calles que giran en espiral de Tinsel Town. Desesperado y solo Archibald tiene 2 elecciones, coger al psicópata asesino
The Paddy fave yearly event to bag is upon us again. The Archibald art prize.
Check out my rants on 2005 and 2006, for an introduction. Sadly though, I lost 2004 and 2003.
Even an old cynic like myself has to confess, this years entries are mighty good. Rather than the majority being crap, this year only a sprinkling of rubbish has made it to the finales. This is good unless of course one of the said "sprinklings" wins. (more...)
Finalists here
I always like seeing who gets this prize. Have been interested since the controversies in my childhood around the expressionist shift.
The winner uses oil paint & wax.
John Beard’s winning painting follows.
