November 23,  2011

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IF YOU MISSED CLASS TODAY

In class today we did the following:

 GLOBAL CHANGE FILM FESTIVAL! 
We ate delicious popcorn (3 flavors!) and watched two short films:

	Living History - The Ancient Bristlecone Pine "This program presents the beautifully moving scenery of the Inyo National Forest, showcasing the majestic Bristlecone Pine trees from the air and via time-lapse photography.  The video also examines the history of the ancient bristlecone pines, which have awed and inspired us for decades.  From the discovery of their longevity in 1953 to their scientific contributions in archaeology, dendrochronology and dendroclimatology, these trees are truly Living History."                                        Produced by  the USDA Forest Service, with the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association                                                         Learn more at  The Ancient Bristlecone Pine website
	The Awakening Universe "Based on the book, The Universe Story by cultural historian Thomas Berry and Cosmologist Brian Swimme, this beautiful and inspiring film takes you on the ultimate journey, from the very birth of the Universe, through the arising of galaxies, the formation of the Earth, the emergence of life, and finally to the development of human consciousness.  In a mere fifteen minutes, using awe-inspiring images and a sweeping musical score, this amazing film shows how science, spirit and ancient indigenous wisdom are now all converging. . . . An entirely new context for human life is arising in our lifetime, with the potential to transform forever our sense of separation, isolation, and alienation into one of connection, commonality and communion."                                                          a film by Neal Rogin  www.awakeninguniverse.com

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