This video is relaxing, thought-provoking and soothing; a master craftsman constructs a cello by hand, using old-world techniques. Making such a beautiful, beautiful-sounding instrument is an art form. Settle back and watch a master at work. … Read the rest…
Weird Al Yankovic’s new Mandatory World Tour brought him to Florida, where the Tampa Bay Squad of the 501st Legion was once again invited to be on stage with Al during his performance of The Saga Begins, his Star Wars … Read the rest…
There are an untold number of Flickr albums online, and growing each day; here are a few fun ones I’ve discovered. Just a warning: browsing these galleries is addictive. Make sure you have time to settle back and enjoy these … Read the rest…
Mark Frauenfelder of the awesome blog Boing Boing has a post about 5 truly weird board games that make you wonder how these were ever considered to be a good idea. 5 bizarre board games you should try playing … Read the rest…
The nation is having a long overdue discussion about police accountability. With the rise of cell phone cameras, officer misconduct is becoming more visible to more people, spurring more calls for police to be held accountable for their actions. However … Read the rest…
The storybook town of Celebration, outside of Orlando, where Disney’s theme parks are located, was where I spend my 4th of July, in costume with The 501st Legion, doing Snake Plissken, instead of my usual Imperial Officer. After spending the … Read the rest…
The fourth visit I have organized to All Childrens Hospital made the news; a segment on our visit was broadcast on Channel 10 News out of St. Petersburg, Florida. Like previous years, we generated a lot of smiles from kids … Read the rest…
My current drawing class students want to improve their skills at drawing the head and figure, so I’ve put together this handy blog post filled with useful tutorials and examples I have collected from Tumblr. Visit the Magnum Arts Rocket … Read the rest…
The U.S. scientific community has long led the world in research on public health, environmental science, and other issues affecting the quality of life. Our scientists have produced landmark studies on the dangers of DDT, tobacco smoke, acid rain, and … Read the rest…
These timelapse videos show the process of drawing some of the best known cityscapes in the world, and offer a window into the creative process of drawing an elaborate scene such as a city skyline. Watch Photorealistic Drawings Of Iconic … Read the rest…
