A Trip to Rio Tranquilo

Scheduled buses between Coyhaique and Cochrane drop and pick up passengers are available at Coyhaigue, near tourist information centre. Transporte Bellavista (Los Arrayanes 380, tel. 067/411904) goes to Puerto Guadal and Chile Chico (US$13, 3.5 hours) every Wednesday at 6 a.m.

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Scarlett Johansson's Iron Man 2 Posters

Can't wait for the movie to come out!!


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IMAX Iron Man 2 Trailer

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Extreme Earth: Limestone Cliffs

"Erosion's force becomes clear in these limestone cliffs in Port Campbell National Park, Australia. About five million years ago the area was a limestone plateau, but as sea levels rose the effects of surf and rain began to carve out these magnificent cliffs, along with stacks and arches." - Sam Abell

When I first saw this picture, it reminded me of the Grand Canyon and what it may of have looked like when water was present.

Sam Abell, National Geographic

Extreme Earth: Blue Iceberg

"Chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarctica) ride out high surf on blue-ice icebergs near Candlemas Island in the South Sandwich Islands. Safe for the moment from predaceous leopard seals, chinstrap penguins are the second most abundant species in Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic."

A picture I found that I had to share, the Blue Iceberg shot by Maria Stenzel displays the beautiful yet deadly character of mother nature.

Maria Stenzel, National Geographic

Recycle Your Electronics

Up to 75 percent of potential e-waste is sitting in garages, drawers, and storage spaces in the form of broken or unused electronics, waiting to fill landfills where they might leach harmful chemicals such as brain-damaging lead, neurotoxic mercury and carcinogenic arsenic, into our air, soil and groundwater. Each computer monitor contains on average 5 to 8 pounds of lead, for example, and consumer electronics as a whole contribute an astonishing 40 percent of the lead that is found in landfills, according to the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition.

I know I have electronics such as broken printers and TVs lying around the house. Getting rid of them would make space and provide a healthier atmosphere. Looks like I'll be looking for programs that take back old and not-so-useful electronics.

Jemilah Magnusson, Green Guide