An alchemist notebook

Just some random notes about science, music, films and history posted from a chemistry lab.

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cheetahs with freakin’ lasers!

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wow!

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“Two developers ask forgiveness of technical debt at the begining of sprint” Jean-François Millet 1857-1859 Oil on canvas

(collaboration of DJ Adams)

[knittingtheologian]

That wasn’t the original message of Millet’s painting at all! However, I DO have a sense of humor!

[earthstory]

The Blue Moon Diamond

Named because such exceptional stones are only found once in a blue moon, the stone displays a very deep shade of boron induced azure that was graded by the Gemological Institute of America as Fancy Vivid blue (without the usual grey colour modifier), and internally flawless. It was mined in one of the oldest mines in the world in January 2014, the Cullinan mine in South Africa, that has traditionally produced some large and beautiful stones, including the whoppers from the biggest stone ever that grace the British crown jewels. It is famed for blue stones, which represent a mere 0.1% of production.

De Beers sold the mine on, and the recovery methods were changed to allow more large stones to pass through the grinding mill. Like many blue stones, it glows phosphorescently in UV light (continues glowing after the exciting light is switched off) a deep orangey red for an exceptional 20 seconds (see our past post on glowing diamonds for an explanation at http://on.fb.me/1GPmnMy) attesting to the depth and purity of the colour.

The rough stone weighed 29.62 carats, and the resulting cushion cut gem 12.03 carats, measuring 15.57x13.47x7.55mm.

Loz

Image credit: Cora Diamonds.

http://www.gia.edu/gems-gemol…/winter-2014-blue-moon-diamond

http://www.forbes.com/…/rare-12-carat-blue-moon-diamond-to…/

[attila71]

Stuff from G-Fest XXII

Just a visual recap of some of the pieces done at this month’s G-Fest in Rosemont. As always, had a great time. #gfest2015 #mothra #doctorWho #joker #godzilla #gfestXXII #gabara #kaiju

[crossconnectmag]

The Wonderful Atmospheric , Rain drenched Cityscapes of Eduard Gordev

His amazing photography seems to hang on the borderline of fantasy and painting, steeped in intrigue and atmosphere, and catching rain perfectly.

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This is incredible.

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quote from The Tombs of Atuan

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Only a couple days left in the heart and brain kickstarter: http://yetikickstarter.com

[pappabeardy-blog]

What an amazing and deadly world it would be.

[quarkmaster]

The Isle of Pendor by davidyanchick

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Andrei Rublev , 1966

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[wimblegon]

SILENTIUM Be silent, hide yourself, keep in Your feelings and your sacred dream – And let them, quiet, rise and set, Soundlessly – in your heart’s depth, Like stars do on the nightly rut: Admire them, but just be mute. How could your heart express its view? Could any other feel like you? Will he discern your base of life? The word, pronounced, is a lie; While stirring springs, you’ll cloud flood: Drink their water, but be mute. Within yourself, keep life in hold: Your soul is a whole world Of thoughts of mystery and charm, They will be sunk in daily hum, And scattered by the sun’s rays, rude: Hark to their song, and just be mute. Fedor Tyutchev (1830)

[meadouw]

I did not want to think so much about her. I wanted to take her as an unexpected, delightful gift, that had come and would go again — nothing more. I meant not to give room to the thought that it could ever be more. I knew too well that all love has the desire for eternity and that therein lies its eternal torment. Nothing lasts. Nothing.

Three Comrades - E. M. Remarque (via meadouw)

The girl that came from the snow.