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"Our ascent, of course, does not end the possibility for new accomplishments on El Capitan. The day will probably come when this climb will be done in five days, perhaps less; and a younger generation will make a new route on the west face."

- Royal Robbins, after the 2nd ascent of the Nose, 1960 (the record is now about 4h17)

Archive for June, 2006

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Ginna’s exam

This morning was Ginna’s masters degree disertation. Her thesis work was about the effects of DDT over the expression of the CYP3A4 & Cyp3a11 cytochromes in transgenic mice.

No need to tell that she did an excellent job and left us totally impressed with her presentation. Congratulations my dear friend!

Now I’m off from work and heading to her place for the big party. There will be lots of imported beer and home-made caipirinha!

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

Speed Kills But Beauty Lives Forever

And the bomb exploded…

the smashing pumpkins – speed kills but beauty lives forever

speed kills, but beauty lives forever
speed thrills, but beauty knows your name
i fell ill inside eternal winter
and stood still beside eternal flame

and when i ride
with you tonight
we can move
at the speed of light
with all i’d asked
and all i’d pray
the last rose of summer would stay

first time that i ever saw you
crashing hard, the daze of pain
you were one of god’s children
left to cry out in the rain
waiting to be saved again

’cause when i ride
with you tonight
we can move
at the speed of light
and all i’d ask
and all i’d pray
the last rose of summer is gone

when i ride
with you tonight
we can move
at the speed of light
forever young
forever blind
into the stars
we rock tonight

the last rose of summer is gone…

Monday, June 26th, 2006

Impulsiveness

I’ve managed to activate the bomb. Now it’s just a matter of time for it to explode…

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

Tranquility

Finally, I’ve found the way to let my words come out…

Cuando crezcas, descubrirás que ya defendiste mentiras, te engañaste a ti mismo por tonterías. Si eres un buen guerrero, no te culparás por ello, pero tampoco dejarás que tus errores se repitan…

- Pablo Neruda

Thanks again Mariana!

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Untrue

I’m purging feelings today. A great need to tell, a need of rest. I’m lost for words but I don’t want to lose the light in your eyes…

katatonia – untrue

i know i said i would be there
but your wish was something else
and many times we said forever
death believes we are untrue…

Saturday, June 24th, 2006

Quiet World

katatonia – quiet world

four numbers staring back at me
displaying the mediocrity of my presence
i’m wasting my day watching them change

the sun with it’s blue sky outside
shining down on all you happy people
i’m wasting my day waiting for rain

need more methods to end each day
to be happy by living this way…

Everyday the same song over and over…

Wednesday, June 21st, 2006

Sunset hunting

I simply felt the urge of chasing the sun today. Despite of not being into frequent running lately, I decided to go for the distance and join 2 of my usual running routes. The result: a 17 km urban/rural mini-marathon with the great view of the sunset for most part of the road!

Here’s an aereal view of the route thanks to the great Google Earth software (the route to Villa Alpina is visible in the background):

After this (and a quick shower), Fer and I went for a delicious argentine dinner until late night. All I want now is to get some repairing sleep. Goodnight!

Tuesday, June 20th, 2006

Beyond Biology: Making Factories and Computers with DNA

As if the blueprint for life wasn’t busy enough, nanotech researchers are putting DNA to work in tiny mechanical devices and as templates for electronic circuits.

Recent DNA constructions include microscopic patterns, tiny gears and a molecular assembly line. Although still mostly at the demonstration level, DNA nanotech is a rapidly growing field.

The first person to see DNA’s potential beyond biology was Naiman Seeman, a chemist at New York University. More than twenty years ago, he began imagining how the genetic information in DNA might be engineered to perform useful tasks…

LiveScience.com: Beyond Biology: Making Factories and Computers with DNA

Tuesday, June 20th, 2006

Clavicula Nox

Clavicula Nox is a symbol which means process of turning unconsciousness into a consciousness…

Climbing along a wall in a beautiful afternoon…

therion – clavicula nox

dark horizons come close to me
and magic will be my key

i will travel through the gate
to be the finder of my fate.
nox, the night and key
i will open your old mystery.

key of night, open up!

deep abysses i sink into
and behind the light i go

my long journey never end,
but i will receive what i send.
nox, the night and key
i will open your old mystery.

key of night, open up!…

Monday, June 19th, 2006

Power & endurance

Bouldering and running today. Back to training mode or just hiding from something?