People Older Than I

A blessed happy birthday to H.R.M. Idle Eyes The See-Thru, who every year, slightly edges me out for ticks on the calendar. Brother, continue to be excellent!

His Idle Boldness

Because the His Words-Not Mine book title made H.R.M. Idle Eyes The See-Thru think of this. And I could see it in a couple of places if the book was visualized as a film. Plus Kubrick's 2001 doesn't hurt either to run with it...

Redacted

Formally, informally or however you like, we at IOVUF would like to address the recent gaff as H.R.M. Idle Eyes The See-Thru was not properly credited for his contribution regarding yesterday's post.

Word is bond, son.

Birth-Thru

H.R.M. Idle Eyes The See-Thru turns one year older today, but last night we celebrated at Rybot's with some Leah D / Scarlett skewered kabobs, many drinks, some ice cream cake, and the 1-2-3 combo of Scartoe, J-Montana, and Senor (sans) Stache. Yes, there was birthday mirth for my upcoming date as well, but we can save that later...today is for thine Idle Eyes!

In Retreat

We at IOVUF always lend a hand to our friends, whether they want it or not, so here's me pitching all seven of you readers out there to look into this and pass the info along to your nearest and dearest yoga adepts. While I lack the skill and coordination to do yoga, I can personally vouch for H.R.M. Idle Eyes The See-Thru as a kick-ass instructor. Both Famous Dad and Rybot have enlisted him for private instruction, and I saw the photos from the last retreat he led, which looked gorgeous and serene.

Sol to Soul Summertime Yoga Retreat July 17-20, Ojai Eco-Sanctuary

Led by me and my friend and yoga-compatriot Whitney Allen

What to expect: Nestled on the edge of the Ojai Valley is this gorgeous property with an Arts & Crafts house designed by Greene & Greene, lots of yoga (in the most amazing yoga studio I've ever seen!), a little reflective meditation and process-work, connecting to community, healthy eating, hiking, swimming in a glorious salt-water pool/jacuzzi, poetry, barefoot dancing, lots of OMing, enjoying the lush grounds which include mango & citrus trees, a vineyard -- it really is the perfect setting for relaxation, transformation, and rejuvenation!!! Check out the details on the attached flyer, or check it out here. The prices are all inclusive. Paypal payments accepted.Early-bird pricing ends June 15th, so sign up soon!!

They Saved Hitler's Brain...

...but made his head into a teapot.

(another Captain Badass find by way of H.R.M. Idle Eyes The See-Thru)

Bird's Eye View

My main man on the frontlines of the interweb, H.R.M. Idle Eyes The See-Thru, sent me this interesting gem about turd bombers (and to think, I chose it over the animal penis restaurant and lesbians). Over four decades, no one was able to prove it possible, but now evidence suggests that birds can actually "see" the lines of the Earth's magnetic field. Of course, they still can't see windows for shit.

Cryptochromes are a class of light-sensitive proteins found in plants and animals, and are thought to play a role in the circadian clock, in regulating plant growth, and timing coral sex. Just a few years ago it was found that they were present in the retinal neurons of migratory garden warblers, and that these cells were active at dusk, when the warblers were performing magnetic orientation. Cryptochromes have not yet been made in the lab and obtaining them is difficult, but a related molecule – a carotenoid-porphyrin-fullerene triad – with similar chemical properties to cryptochromes is sensitive to weak magnetism.

Like cryptochromes, the CPF molecule is stimulated by light of specific wavelengths to produce two free radicals. Control over the concentrations of each free radical in a solution of CPF was accomplished by applying a magnetic field. Most chemists would have predicted that the extremely weak magnetic field could not possibly have an effect on molecules because the electromagnetism would be completely swamped by the molecules' inherent energy. But not their influence on migrating birds.

Birds appear to orientate at dusk, and cryptochromes form their pair of free radicals when "activated" by the blue light typical of dusk. The concentrations of each free radical would be controlled by the Earth's magnetic field, which is known to vary with latitude. As a result, the radicals would bind in varying degrees with other signalling molecules, depending on how far north or south the animal is. However, this creates debate about how birds process their "magnetic sense".

One belief is that they have an additional layer to their vision, which when switched on allows them to visually "see" the Earth's magnetic field. The situation would be similar to "head-up displays" in fighter jets and some cars, where transparent screens displaying information are built into windscreens. Must be how they are able to crap on everything so well.

And in other avian news, I was totally disappointed to find out this was a story about birds.

Fuck The Earth Day

(courtesy H.R.M. Idle Eyes The See-Thru)