Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Lunar Roving Vehicle during Apollo 15 mission

Photo: Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) during the Apollo 15 mission, July, 1971, photo by NASA.

Apollo 17: Lunarscape

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Color Me Fun - 1970

Color Me Fun: Date of film: ca 1970, Physical description: Color; sound; original length: 13:20.

General note: Excerpt of original. Three models representing the colors red, yellow, and blue demonstrate how to have fun in Miami Beach, the "one place where colors and people come together." Viewers see a variety of available foods, nightlife, water sports, and other recreation. There is shopping, where "there are all sorts of groovy things and groovy people," as well as dog racing, horse racing, and jai-alai. The film ends with scenes from the Everglades. Produced by Coronado Studios; sponsored by the Tourist Development Authority of Miami Beach.


Source: To see full-length versions of this and other videos from the State Archives of Florida, visit http://www.floridamemory.com/PhotographicCollection/video/.

The Road to Beauty - 1965

The Road to Beauty: Date of film: 1965, Physical description: Color; sound; original length: 14:30.

General note: Excerpt of original. Health maintenance techniques are demonstrated, including how to walk properly, dance as exercise, nutrition (such as citrus), and sports. The film then moves on to discuss career, marriage, and home life. A wife announces that she is pregnant and the couple promptly drinks some orange juice to celebrate. Diet tips for pregnant women include citrus. Sponsored by Florida Citrus Commission.

Source: To see full-length versions of this and other videos from the State Archives of Florida, visit http://www.floridamemory.com/PhotographicCollection/video/.

Florida Cinderella

Date of film: 1960s; Physical description: B&W; sound; original length: 12:45.

General note: Excerpt of original. The Miss Florida Pageant begins in Sarasota with the girls checking into a motel on Lido Beach. They get a room, roommate, a number, and a chaperone; then they get into bathing suits. They cavort and mug for the cameras, frolic in the surf, and practice for the big night. They pose, frolic some more, have their hair done, and drink a Pepsi for the camera. They visit Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Circus Hall of Fame, and Horn's Cars of Yesterday and eat at Seven Steers Steak House. Then the big event is shown. Produced by FDC.

Source: To see full-length versions of this and other videos from the State Archives of Florida, visit http://www.floridamemory.com/PhotographicCollection/video/.

Florida Beaches in 1970s: Paradise in Peril

Note from the publisher says, "Excerpt of original. This film addresses efforts to save Florida's "greatest natural resource," its beaches, from erosion. Officials and scientists from the Florida Department of Natural Resources and the University of Florida's Oceanographic and Coastal Science Departments are shown researching erosion. The film shows footage of beachgoers, various forms of beach erosion, and before and after footage of beach restoration projects. Produced by the Florida Department of Natural Resources... To see full-length versions of this and other videos from the State Archives of Florida, visit http://www.floridamemory.com/PhotographicCollection/video/."

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Salma Hayek discusses her breasts with David Letterman - Video Report


When she was growing up Salma Hayek was as flat as boys, and she prayed, "Please God, give me some breasts", Hayek tells Letterman. Watch this exclusive video report for more - something to think about, and something to laugh at.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Sydney Harbour Bridge: a riot of colors


A Bridge Down Under, originally uploaded by Christopher Chan.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Diwali Mela in New York 2009

Photo: GO GREEN with Vedic Quotes got 1st Prize at Diwali Mela in NY in Essay Competition on Environment organized by Association of Indians in America Oct 4, 2009, photo by Prachisurya, uploaded on 7 Oct 2009.

Dressed up for Diwali in Chennai


Dressed up for Diwali, originally uploaded by Greg and Katie.