The human brain is a fascinating organ, but it's an absolute mess. Because it has evolved over millions of years, there are all sorts of processes jumbled together rather than logically organized. Some of the processes are optimized for only certain kinds of situations, while others don't work as well as they could. There's some duplication of effort, and even some conflicting brain processes.

I was reading the Algonquin Park Cottage Outpost Web Log when they posted this really interesting fascinating set of photos.

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A friend of mine just sent in these pictures taken on Lake Superior's Isle Royale. The photographer was in a tree stand hunting deer when this scene took place. A graphic account of winter survival!

Wow, that is amazing! Click on the photos to zoom in.

 

The Illinois Paddling Council recently released an 8 minute video called Low Head Dam Safety following the tragic drowning deaths of three people last year. You can watch the video below.

Generally speaking it is a good video that shows the dangers of getting caught in the powerful hydraulics of these types of dams.

I did think that the music was a little dramatic and over top and the narrator's voice makes me not want to ever touch the water again, but it does get the message across.

They highlight a really cool low head dam simulator what clearly shows what is going on under the water. Watch for the little drowning guy with the painted on screams of terror...

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I saw a recent news article that really caught my eye. Sorry about that...

The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society recently launched a life-size blue whale that you can explore. You need to check it out... 

But before you go off exploring, here are a couple of Blue Whale Fun Facts to impress your office friends.

• The Blue Whale is the largest living animal in the world!
• The main arteries of a Blue Whale are so large that a small person could crawl through them!
• Blue Whales eat approximately 40,000,000 krill a day!
• A Blue Whale vocalizes by means low-frequency moans, pulses, buzzes, rasps, and ultrasonic clicks.

The Trade Association of Paddlesports is in the middle of its 2007 Board of Directors Elections. 8 candidates are vying for 4 positions at North America’s oldest paddlesports trade association.