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Incredible Human Planet (18 photos)



Ready for an epic television event? In the same vein as Planet Earth and Life, Discovery will be airing Human Planet, a six-part series that was co-produced by Discovery and BBC. Shot in more than 70 locations over the course of four years, it looks at mankind's incredible relationship with nature and how people have braved the elements, overcome obstacles, and found… Continue

Added by alice on March 4, 2011 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Nat Geo's Inspiring New Ad: If



Though Discovery Channel reminded us that the world is just awesome, Nat Geo takes life lessons one step further by asking us how can we live a better life. The answer? Live curiously.



My favorite line? "If you experience...you… Continue

Added by alice on December 7, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

The World is Just Awesome - Discovery Channel



Why do I love the Discovery Channel? Sure, one of my favorite shows of all time is Deadliest Catch. And ok, Mike Rowe is a major hottie. But really...what makes this channel stand above everyone else?



Watch this video and you'll understand. The Discovery Channel reminds me why I love this world...and what's better than that?



Eighteen months ago, the Discovery Channel made their first… Continue

Added by alice on November 11, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Melisse's New Four-Course “Spring Discovery Menu”

Melisse is one of those restaurants in Santa Monica that I've been wanting to check out for a while. They're one of the few restaurants with two Michelin Stars and, according to Zagat, is rated #1 for top food and wine in the Los Angeles area for 2009 (and… Continue

Added by alice on March 12, 2009 at 12:18pm — 1 Comment

National Geographic 2008 Adventurers of the Year





If you are a fan of National Geographic (or affectionately to some, NATGEO) and Smithsonian magazine, read on (yes you, Eugene). The prolific media company who continues to teach us about the world has selected fourteen people who dreamed big, went to extremes—and came back with amazing tales to tell. Here are 14 people who made the world a better place this year.



The first photo (above) features winner… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on December 16, 2008 at 4:35pm — No Comments

Adrian Grenier Hosts Eco-Chic Home Design Show



How do you get me to watch yet another home decorating show (yawn) or pay attention to yet another yakkity yak about eco/green design? By hiring Entourage hottie Adrian Grenier (a.k.a. Aqua Man, Vinnie Chase) to host the TV show, of course.



The Show: Alter Eco

The Network: Discovery Channel's brand new sister station Planet Green



"With the help of green guru Boise Thomas, sustainable style fashionista Angela Lindvall and eco-renovation… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on November 30, 2008 at 11:04pm — 3 Comments

And You Think Your Job Stinks?: Mike Rowe in a Dirty Jobs Poster (Click In to See Big Pic)

Next time you start thinking about how your job stinks just remember this picture of Mike Rowe. Wanna try cleaning up toxic bird poop, diving for golf balls in alligator-infested waters or assisting in the artificial insemination of a horse? Wait - you guys are a feisty bunch...never mind.



Three cheers for Mike Rowe for putting himself into wild… Continue

Added by alice on November 12, 2008 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

On the road to self-discovery, what I've learned (so far)

At first I was going to put this post outside theMET but I decided...fuck it...let's keep it here.



1. Life is a journey of self-discovery. Not too long ago I felt as though the floor had slipped under me and that I was left with nothing. Stripped bare, I had to figure out who I was and… Continue

Added by alice on October 1, 2008 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

Why Must We Always Try and Play God?: Controlling the Weather at the Olympics

Would a little rain really hurt? Can the Chinese government use repurposed military equipment, including rockets and anti-aircraft guns, together with an IBM supercomputer and satellite imaging to stop bad weather BEFORE it forms at the Olympics? Is man crazy?!



(Answers are No, Maybe, and Hell Yes.)



Long story at… Continue

Added by alice on July 8, 2008 at 7:13am — 1 Comment

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