Frank Lloyd Wright in Buffalo; damp, moldy houses cause depression
Before I write about the two Wright houses I visited, I have to share this news article. Thanks to some groundbreaking research, it has been determined (scientifically) that Damp, Moldy Houses Cause Depression! Okay, to be accurate, they “MAY” cause depression. I don’t think I needed the American Journal of Public Health to tell me […]
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Why San Francisco smelled so awful yesterday
This article from the Chronicle puts my curiosity to rest. Apparently, the city is ringed by boxes full of raw sewage that smell when it gets hot out! Maybe they should go on postcards with the Cable Cars and the Golden Gate bridge? In any case, if you were walking out of work yesterday and […]
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Back from my trip: great white shark widget
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from The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s TOPP project
I’m back in town but haven’t had time to write a post yet. The Monterey Bay Aquarium has another baby Great White Shark on display. If you don’t have time to go there and see it, download the widget (shown above) that shows where one of the […]
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Markasaurus is Out of Town: Graycliff, dinosaurs and more
Plastic Dinosaur Flower Planter, Derby NY
I’m going to be out of town for the next few days, so I won’t be posting much. I am visiting my family in Buffalo. I’ve been to two different Frank Lloyd Wright houses in the last two days which I’ll post about when I get back.
Here are some photos […]
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Warning Signs: Angel Island & the Point Bonita Lighthouse
This weekend I had the opportunity to visit two very scenic bay area attractions.
Saturday morning, Natasha and I went to the Ferry Building in downtown San Francisco to meet up with three other friends for a trip over to Angel Island. Angel Island is the largest island in San Francisco Bay. It used to be […]
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Craigslist Pet of the Day: Black and White Tegu
As a new feature on Markasaurus, I will be finding the best pet available for adoption or sale on Craigslist. Today’s pet is a giant lizard that is currently being offered by its owner in San Jose.
Black and White Tegu, available for adoption on Criagslist
The text of the ad reads (I’m sure it will […]
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Happy Monday: The Unicorn Museum
I meant to write a longer post today, but I didn’t have time. You’ll have to amuse yourself with the unicorn museum, courtesy of Dinosaurs: a creationist’s fairytale. Be sure to vote on your favorite unicorn billboard!
I think this is my new favorite website.
Dinosaur mass grave discovered in Switzerland
This is the Friday Dinosaur Update. An amateur paleontologist in Switzerland may have unearthed Europe’s largest dinosaur mass grave after he dug up the remains of two Plateosaurus. Read more at Reuters…
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Timothy Hutchings @ i-20 & Richard Serra @ MoMA
Timothy Hutchings: The World’s Largest Wargaming Table - The World’s Largest Wargaming Table, June 27-August 11, 2007 (Photo:Cary Whittier, courtesy of www.i-20.com)
In response to my last post, Renu asked about the Richard Serra show in New York. I’ll get to that, but first I thought I’d mention another show that you probably haven’t heard about. […]
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Markasaurus was in New York
If you are wondering why I haven’t been posting, I was out of town on a trip to New York City. When I have more time I’ll post details, but for now you’ll have to amuse yourself with this picture of graffiti taken from the walkway on the Williamsburg Bridge.
Oh, here’s a warning: unless […]