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Pacific Rim (2013) Fact vs Science Fiction by “Jurassic” James E. Washington III

Pacific Rim (2013) Fact vs Science Fiction by “Jurassic” James E. Washington III

by Jurassic James | Jun 4, 2019

PACIFIC RIM, a surprise box office hit in 2013, instantly became a favorite of science fiction fans. But there is more truth in the creatures featured than most know. Fights between the Jaegers and the Kaiju fascinated not only movie fans but to paleontologists, the...

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Today was my last class of the semester, "Behind t Today was my last class of the semester, "Behind the tides" explains the causes of the ocean's tide systems in relation to the sun and moon. I always rearrange the room and add some wall art to customize the subject matter, even if I do not have that much time. First pic: planned step up Second pic: small wall art Third pic: putting the classroom back how I found it. This class never came, but I was ready! #astronomy #ocean #tide #earth #earthscience
Have you ever wondered what the Morian hall of Pal Have you ever wondered what the Morian hall of Paleontology is like after hours? #museum #paleontology #paleolifestyle #fossil #FossilFriday #fossils #hall
This is the newest specimen to join my teaching co This is the newest specimen to join my teaching collection! A 3D printed Marconarian sauropodomorph skull from an anonymous donor. Question? Is which genus is it, Brachiosaurus (North America), or Giraffatitan (Africa)? I will let you know by the end of #fossilfriday. #3d #3dprinting #dinosaur #dionsaurs #paleontology
My next behind the scenes tour (Terrestrial Life D My next behind the scenes tour (Terrestrial Life Debuts) is Wednesday, 12 April 2023. I will be telling the story of Earth's earliest land ecologies and the animals that inhabited them. Half will be in the Morian hall of Paleontology and the other half in the display section of the Butterfly Center. There are only 15 tickets left! https://tickets.hmns.org/Selection.aspx?sch=1445402 #paleontology #fossils #tours #education #learning
For those of you that no longer believe in miracle For those of you that no longer believe in miracles, I recorded this on Easter Sunday! List to the end. #holiday #easter #rabbits #eggs #believe #believer #pets #cute #eggs
So... every so often I get a text from my friends So... every so often I get a text from my friends in museum services. They tell stories of guest either calling in or asking in person for a tour with me. The museum employee tells them that James does not do Discovery Guide tours anymore. Then the guest is either upset or ask can you just call him so we can see him, or introduce him to their friends. When that is not an option, there is confusion. So... we need to talk... #we #need #to #talk #hamilton
There was a touch tour of gems and minerals at the There was a touch tour of gems and minerals at the museum this past Saturday. It was conducted by Dr. Inda Immega (a Jedi Master of mineralogy) for visually impaired guest. I loaned my models and mineral specimen to the worthy cause. Thank you Linda Murray for taking care of my babies and returning them safely. #mineral #minerals #models #touch #tours #visual #visusallyimpaired
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned how I noticed th A couple of weeks ago I mentioned how I noticed the handicap parking in my #matchbox #city thanks to the museum's Accessibility Manager. This is the infamous Matti Wallin, who has made us all more aware. Not wanting to impose she once asked me if it would be too much trouble to give a touch tour for a lady that was visual impaired in my classroom. I believe I said "Too much trouble?! It would be an honor!". This is one of the main reasons I collect stuff. That is just the brand of kindness that is paired with her mission. She honestly does not know how her colleagues see her as a perfect fit for this amazing work! #accessibility #friend #cool #people #goodjob
Thanks to my buddy Linda Murray, I attended Christ Thanks to my buddy Linda Murray, I attended Christ the King Lutheran Church's reception for retired Rice professor/historian John Boles. He hosted a book signing for his twentieth book: Seven Virginians: The Men Who Shaped Our Republic. The book uses the biographies of George Washington, George Mason, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and John Marshall to tell the story of the nation’s political beginning. Every American citizen or political actor should read his book. And I was able to ask him questions! Plus he told me "James Edward Washington III" is a great political name if I run for office. #politics #history #america #author #book
Who's who at PermianFest? This is Myria Pérez o Who's who at PermianFest? This is Myria Pérez or @paleontologica, an ambitious and brilliant paleontologist/preparator that works in the Smithsonian in Washington DC. I first met her on a dig in 2013. Since then I have had to joy of watching her rising career with amazement. I always say I want to be like her when I grow up! You know... one day... #rolemodel #one #of #the #cool #kids #paleontologist #paleontology #smithsonian #washingtondc #museum #smart #impressive
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