Stationary Gypsies

The Amazing Underwater Forest of Lake Kaindy

What makes Lake Kaindy truly remarkable is that it contains an underwater forest. Visible on the lakes surface are the tall, dried-out tops of submerged Spruce trees that rise above the water’s surface like the masts of sunken ships. They are the only sign of the amazing frozen forest below the water’s surface.

The water is so cold (even in summer the temperature does not exceed 6 degrees) that the pine needles remain on the trees, even after a hundred years of being submerged. During the winter, the lake freezes and becomes a popular spot for ice diving.

The lake is 400 meters long and is located in Kazakhstan’s portion of the Tian Shan Mountains, about 129 km from the city of Almaty. The lake was created after an earthquake in 1911 triggered a large landslide blocking the gorge and forming a natural dam.

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Thu, 23 May 2013 19:05:44 -0400

what kind of job do you do that it forbids you to have a beard?

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:43:36 -0400

I work at an amusement park now doing stagehand work. and it says in their rules that guys can’t have facial hair.

I know it’s so that they think we don’t look like dealers or murders but…..come on

nickkroll: krollshow: Ref Jeff’s back and this time he brought...

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:11:32 -0400

nickkroll:

krollshow:

Ref Jeff’s back and this time he brought Key & Peele’s Jordan Peele with him.

Ref Jeff FINALLY locks down plans!

I think I’ve looked my best with facial hair. But now...

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:56:47 -0400

Freshman year 2009

Sophomore year 2010

Junior year 2011

Senior year 2012

I think I’ve looked my best with facial hair. But now because of my job and the real world, I don’t think I’ll be able to have any kind of beard for awhile.

(except a mustache, but I don’t want that.)

This is me from Freshman year of college to senior year with my beards. I’ll miss ‘em :(

Let the games begin

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:08:40 -0400

Let the games begin

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Thu, 23 May 2013 15:56:31 -0400

Do you mean all electronic music making noise for the sake of noise, or just Daft Punk? That goes without saying definitely for top 40 music with it's heavy EDM infusion for the past few years. Other than that, I would say that that's the point of EDM which is meant to make you dance, but Daft Punk toe the line of that and Electronica. The concept of the album was also to make electronic/disco music with live instrumentation (nothing they've done before) so yeah it's most def a departure.

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:11:27 -0400

I didn’t mean that all electronica is noise for the sake of noise. Just most of it, depending on the artist. Like you said Phillip, it’s meant for people to dance and have fun.

But, listening to Random Memories is kind of a breath of fresh air. It’s slow dance. It’s calmer. It’s a moment of silence for how far dance music has come since the 70s style. It’s something we didn’t expect, in the best way.

nothing too fast. nothing too loud. Most of the songs remind me of “Something about Us” from Discovery, which was a favorite of mine.

As of right now, I feel this is an great album to play when you’re with someone special, in an intimate atmosphere, and you say “I love you.”

The album as a whole can keep that type of intimate vibe going without breaking it, than most electronica albums I’ve listened to.

And with that, thank you and goodnight.

wow-look: have you seen rebecca sugar’s thesis film? it’s so...

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:31:53 -0400

wow-look:

have you seen rebecca sugar’s thesis film? it’s so good

helioscentrifuge: aprilfoolromance: Dr. William Forscher...

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:21:16 -0400

helioscentrifuge:

aprilfoolromance:

Dr. William Forscher Experiment Log
Experiment #04781: Magnesect, the Mournful Pokémon.

Early research conducted on the evolution of Paras into Parasect and the process involved with its spores concluded that the spores themselves became the dominant life-source of the Pokémon upon growth. This information was first published by Professor Oak, creator of the Pokédex; however, it’s theorized that early Pokémon masters had a rudimentary understanding of the relationship between the insect and its spores, given the often impersonal relationship maintained between most publicized Parasect trainers and their Pokémon. These trainers would often have strong bonds with their team, yet would utilize Parasect as a type of organic machine, rather than a living creature.

Further study into the curious nature of the Pokémon revealed that, upon evolution, the spores of the Pokémon seem to simply put it in a catatonic state. Though the mushroom does the primary ‘thinking’, the body is still alive in its most basic form, and is still capable and required to function as a living host in order for the spores to stay healthy and strong. It was observed that Parasect consume organic matter for its energy to revitalize the mushroom atop its back; ergo, it was hypothesized that the mushroom was supplying the Pokémon vital nutrients for survival.

In conducting Experiment #04781, our goal was to determine the effects of a living, conscious host integrated with its organic master. After numerous unsuccessful attempts to revive the creature within the mushroom— experiments which often resulted in the release of defensive toxic spores from its back— it was suggested that a secondary, non-organic host be spliced with the Pokémon to balance the attention of the controlling spores released into it. Magnemite was proposed as both an excellent non-organic Pokémon test subject as well as an acceptable power source to successfully revitalize the catatonic creature within the mushroom.

For the purposes of the experiment, we gave #04781 a name: Magnesect. This spliced Pokémon went through several variant degrees of applied electricity before a successful, living result was created. The Magnemite was spliced and dominantly maintained control of the creature’s brain, purging the spores from within it. Its bolts were recreated and used to secure its mutated form in place within the Parasect’s body. The strain of the machine on the Pokémon caused many fissures in its exoskeleton, exposing ligaments often associated with non-insect life.

For the Pokémon itself, the Parasect life-form is capable of seeing— visual electronic receptors installed within the body of the Magnemite that connect to its limited occipital lobe— and is capable of digesting food without the aid of the mushroom cap on its back. Injuries caused from the splicing have shown some consequence: the spores have increased in ferocity within the Pokémon, and are far more numerous. Despite our best efforts to maintain a consistent harmony between the influence of the machine and the mushroom’s spores within the Pokémon, a constant battle for dominance between the two are observed within the Pokémon, with the life-form caught in the painful struggle.

Attempts to raise Magnesect have resulted in across-the-board failure. The Pokémon appears to be in constant, endless pain from these struggles. It seems to only eat via command of the machine and mushroom controlling it; when these influences are forced ‘off’, it ceases all function in an attempt to end itself through malnourishment. Its enhanced vision is put to little use due to visual warping caused by its perpetual tearing and cries. The only seeming benefit of this genetic splicing is the result caused upon the spores themselves: their viciousness and toxicity is unlike any other seen within the Pokémon world. It’s as though it’s attempting to adapt to the machine within the creature in an effort to purge it from— or envelope it into— the Pokémon’s physiology.

Continued research and study is suggested: over time, the spores may well adapt into life previously unseen, and the Pokémon may be perfected into new form. With the influence of machine within it, it’s entirely possible that a perpetual state of evolution may be attained over multiple generations. Currently, however, it is not recommended as a battle-ready Pokémon, unless put to use against opponents who utilize non-offensive strategies early in battle— again, the toxicity of its spores are truly amazing.

Submitted for your review. Attached is our suggested entry for our catalog of experimental Pokédex entries. This information is confidential, and should not be published to the National Pokédex.

Details regarding our other ongoing experiments forthcoming.

Pokédex Entry: Its pained cries are filled with sorrow. During battle, it seems to act more aggressive and desperate when its opponent is not attacking it.

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Artist’s Notes

I wanted to jump in and join the pokemon fusion fun :D Picked Magnesect because it looked really interesting and undead. To give it a nice touch, I requested by husband to put some background to it :]

holy shit

thewhatstripes: clarence-odbody: Video Response To Taylor...

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:51:25 -0400

thewhatstripes:

clarence-odbody:

Video Response To Taylor Swift’s Video “22” [x]

Speaking as a current 22-year-old, Conan nails it on the head.

One month, three days, and it’s so dangerously accurate.

This album is the most chill Daft Punk has made. It’s not...

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:35:39 -0400

This album is the most chill Daft Punk has made. It’s not like most electronic music that’s makes sounds for the sack of loud noise. They made a huge risk with the style, and it’s not what I expected.

It gives the Random Access Memories more meaning after listening to their previous albums. That’s why I like it.

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Wed, 22 May 2013 18:59:13 -0400

iraffiruse: Frozach Submitted

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:57:36 -0400

iraffiruse:

Frozach Submitted

azizisbored: Jimmy Fallon Interview: Part 1 - Late Nights and...

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:55:10 -0400

azizisbored:

Jimmy Fallon Interview: Part 1 - Late Nights and Dating in the Texting Era…