This week has just flown by. Most of it spent working on development of the new web site for the California Democratic Council. It will be completed early next week and there’s quite a lot of code in there.

Whale sharks are a magnificient species. Growing up to 60 feet in length these sharks are spotted in appearance with a giant mouth similar to a whale, scooping up plankton as they cruise the open ocean. Little is known about these sharks (or any other) and I haven’t had the chance to swim with one of these giants yet although Baja’s Sea of Cortez is a good place to start.

Non-divers and television watchers alike will have the chance to see two whales sharks in captivity - the first of their kind in the U.S. - in November 2005 when the Georgia Aquarium opens. Full story here.

VH1’s “Bands Reunited” had some substance. Long lost bands whose ghosts haunt 80’s marathons during Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends. The show highlighted their glory days, informed us of life in between, and a quick “pick up” concert - just for fun - at the Whisky. Cool.

NBC’s “Hit Me Baby One More Time” is the fodder we get to watch during the summer season break. I’ll forego most of my opinions, spare a few.

• Time wasn’t so good to Mike Reno and the Flock of Seagulls singer. Not sure if it was the voice or the thick neck’s strangling of the larynx. Either way, I’m working out for the next 30 years.
• On the flip-side of age… R&B singers seem to get better with the years. And, man, can they sing. Arrested Development hasn’t missed a beat.

Sea turtles are an endangered species in the world. Although U.S. law forbids handling the turtles it can dificult to tell them apart when you see them in the South Pacific or the Caribbean. Greens are most common, but if you’re in an area such as Central America you can use this handy guide from seaturtle.org to tell them apart.