too nerdy?

sandy jacobs makes me think all science-related items are very cool.

my cool-dar is off.

thanks, sandy, real cool.

with love, from a science geek

Do you know any jokes about sodium?

Na.

SUN

What do you guys think?
I mean, I work in an office nine hours a day. In Ohio, nonetheless. I walk home to get in exercise and sun. But it's not enough. It's NEVER enough.

any thoughts?
too weird? too hippie? too awesome?


from their website:

NatureBright captures nature's healing systems in an attractive home lighting kit. The Sun Touch Plus bathes you in SkyEffect™ light while simultaneously releasing negative ions into the atmosphere. Negative ions are odorless, tasteless, electron-sized particles found in refreshing environments like beaches and waterfalls. This combination balances your body clock making you feel rested, refreshed, and revitalized.

Features

•Powerful Healing of 10,000-LUX Light Therapy
•Negative Ion Therapy
•Four Timed sessions - 15, 30, 45, 60 minutes
- 30-minute session recommended daily
•Four replaceable Fluorescent Bulbs
•Safe and effective, Ultra Violet free
Applications

•Get relief from Seven Common Problems, with no harmful side effects
◦S.A.D. or Winter Blues
◦Sleep difficulties and excessive tiredness
◦Low spirits
◦Poor concentration
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◦Jet Lag
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•Clinical studies show that high-density ion therapy provides an automatic antidepressant effect within a few days of use.

Speaking of Things I'd Like to Know...

Chewbacca is played by Peter Mayhew.

Chewbacca's creation as a "gentle, hairy, non-English-speaking co-pilot" was inspired by George Lucas seeing his own Alaskan Malamute sitting up on the passenger seat of Lucas' car. The Malamute, named Indiana, also inspired the name of the lead character in another one of Lucas' film franchises - Indiana Jones. . It is said that Chewbacca's name is derived from собака (sobaka), the Russian and Ukrainian word for dog.

Chewbacca, a Wookiee, became Han Solo's first mate and companion after Solo, then an Imperial Captain, refused an order to kill him while Chewbacca was a slave of the Empire. Solo was dismissed from the Imperial Navy for disobedience and became a smuggler. Chewbacca owed a life debt to Han and would serve Han Solo for the rest of his life.

In all four screen appearances, Chewbacca was played by Peter Mayhew, who was chosen for his height — 7'3" (2.2 m). Five identical costumes were made for Mayhew to wear. In the three original films and a holiday special, the suits were made of yak hair and mohair. For Revenge of the Sith, the suit was made of more comfortable materials, though Mayhew's filming only lasted for a day. Only Mayhew's blue eyes could be seen in his costume, but fans easily recognize him by his distinctive gestures; his coworkers said they were able to tell when a stand-in was taking his place.

Chewbacca's voice was created by the original films' sound designer, Ben Burtt, from a mix of recordings of walruses, lions, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers in Burtt's personal library. The individual recordings were mixed at different ratios for Chewbacca's different utterances. One of the most prominent elements in the voice was a black bear named Tarik, from Happy Hollow Zoo in San Jose, California.

The Real Darth Vader

David Prowse, a bodybuilder, was the original BODY for Darth Vader. James Earl Jones, of course, was the voice. But everyone knows that! David Prowse, whodathunk.

"Lucas claimes he wanted a "darker voice" (Lucas has stated that Darth Vader had to have a deep, reverberating voice) that Prowse could not provide and never intended to use Prowse's voice. In the 2004 documentary, Empire of Dreams, actress Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia Organa in the original trilogy films, quipped that they nicknamed Prowse "Darth Farmer" because of his intimidating West Country accent."

Tasmanian Devils

Adorable. But deadly. Seriously. Largest meat-eating marsupials (is this true?, i can't remember)
Anyway. Little jaws, enormous power, lots of sharp chompers. I love them. Watch out!

"Hello, I'd like to eat you now."