Oceans of Opportunity

Category: Atlantis | has Risen, or is Rising?

on minimalism, death by consumerism, & an Atlantean resurrection

A recent NY Times column took on the topic of minimalism in the modern, westernized world. (full article can be found here) The piece describes how one couple paired down; way down – to find a renewed daily efficiency and quality of life. I’ve been dubbed a minimalist by my peers for my entire life.…

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one shark, two sharks, red shark, blue shark…

Within just minutes of dumping a shot of secret sauce (mackerel oil) overboard to add to our chum slick, the first blue shark made a pass by the boat to say hello. And I can assure you, they were much more prepared for us this past weekend, than we were for them… The two hour…

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The Nephilim| Fact or Fiction?

The Nephilim, or a race of giants that are said to have lived some 400,000 years ago, raise numerous questions about our origins. While there are no physical fossil remains of ancient Nephilim, there are traces of evidence in ancient texts and monoliths. There are also Biblical references to giants throughout the Old Testament. Perhaps…

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Ancient Aliens – the Series on History Channel

Ancient Aliens: THE SERIES premieres on the History Channel on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 8PM with Episode I: The Evidence! In total, there will be 5 two-hour episodes, with the following air dates: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 8PM – Episode I: The EvidenceTuesday, April 27, 2010, 8PM – Episode II: The VisitorsTuesday, May 04,…

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consumed by convenience

Here in New England, we are undeniably consumed by ‘the rat race’. In most cases, we have no choice. I came to this realization after waiting at the Dunkin Donuts drive thru for more than 3 minutes. That’s right, I came to a realization that in my effort to be more efficient with my time…

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LEGOLAND® underwater record

G’day mate”…Australian Explorer Lloyd Godson is at it again, making waves in the realm of undersea habitation. In the past 50 or so years since the concept was really addressed from a practical standpoint, Lloyd is among the very few who have taken the incremental approach to ‘living on the edge’ and bringing it to…

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building a nation | John Adams

To say I am completely taken by the HBO mini-series about John Adams is an understatement. Generally not being a history buff, I had some reservations about sitting through nearly 10 hours of US Political History, but I was pleasantly surprised. Showing the viewer a perspective of the formation of the United States from a…

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the Hall of Ocean Life

Yesterday was a unique day in delving into the psychology of a more permanent presence in the sea. I departed New Haven Connecticut by train to Grand Central Station in New York City. From Grand Central, I made two short subway hops, eventually taking me to the American Museum of Natural History located on Central…

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Unidentified Submarine Objects

Just yesterday, I became enthralled by an episode of UFO Hunters which focused on Underwater Submarine Objects (USOs). Interestingly, most UFO sightings are considered to be over areas of desert or mountains – areas with unobstructed views and little light pollution – allowing for the nighttime observer to catch anomalies in his/her field of view.…

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ecogenesis, or ecogenocide?

A recent History Channel program about space exploration shed light on the concept of ‘ecogenesis’, of Mars in particular. For those not familiar with this activity, also known as ‘terraforming’, it involves catalyzing the development of a new or altered ecosystem. The television program went on to suggest that as humans venture to Mars with…

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