tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88650962011-07-07T19:36:41.248-06:00Gyverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663414709253167887noreply@blogger.comBlogger531100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865096.post-1122461652858462042005-07-27T04:54:00.000-06:002005-07-27T04:54:12.866-06:00

"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." - H. Jackson Brown

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...... a fun little site - for your hidden drummeranother tip from the blog quebecois

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This is probably not a good way to park cars, among other things.This, though, is a very good way to park a tire.nod to the blog quebecois

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A man standing in line at a check out counter of agrocery store was very surprised when a veryattractive woman behind him said, "Hello!" Her facewas beaming.He gave her that "who are you look," and couldn'tremember ever having seen her before.Then, noticing his look, she figured she had made amistake and apologized. "Look," she said "I'm reallysorry but when I first saw you, I thought you werethe

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Do you know how many days until your next birthday? Or how many ounces of water the candles on your birthday cake would boil?This site can tell you that and so much more. For example, you can find out the moon phase on the date of your birth. You’ll also see how old you are in seconds and minutes. I don’t know why you’d want to your age in seconds. It’s guaranteed to make you feel older than you

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Males may generally score higher because they tend to pay more attention to space or the geometry of the world around them. Differences such as this may reflect differences in the brain. One theory suggests that exposure to higher levels of testosterone before birth gives men an added advantage because the hormone may stimulate the development of the right hemisphere of the brain. This is the

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Skills like memory are the first to go when we're tired.This test assesses your ability to remember how long ago something happened - your 'temporal' memory. If you're tired you won't be as good at remembering when you saw or did something.The test is in three parts and it is suggested you take a five minute break in between each part.No pressure, but I got 100%.

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Here's a quiz on how well you know your candy! Below is a list ofclues. You need to figure out what the candy name is. Some are candy bars,some are candy. The answers are at the end, but don't cheat!!!Does anyone know who authored this????1) a famous swashbuckling trio of old2) Indian burial grounds3) galaxy4) red planet5) home of the movie stars6) not laughing out loud7) can't hold on to

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One night, in late 2004, Jessie and Kathy were laying down together before bed and they had a conversation about how much they loved each other.This is how it went:J: "Mommy. I love you to the moon and back".Me: "Really? That's alot! I think I love you to Jupiter and back!"J: "Well I love YOU to Saturn and back and Saturn and back and Saturn and back.....but when you bug me, I only love you to

just west of the nilenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865096.post-1112074969177627652005-03-28T23:39:00.000-06:002005-03-28T23:42:49.180-06:00

... as pointed out by Kate at Small Dead Animals - school violence has been around for a long time - check this link for details that stretch back to 1927.

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Keep on rockin' ..... The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a cool timeline of rock music.You can read up on artists by genre or explore by time period. Or view aparticular artist's influences and followers.This interactive timeline shows all kinds of rockin' information.If that's not enough, see what's on exhibit at the Hall of Fame. Youcan also see recent inductees to the Hall or visit the

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If you're planning to paint your home, this site is just for you.It features a tool to help you find the right paint colors.You start with photos of rooms featuring suggested color combinations.Then you can change colors individually until you find a combination that you like.You can also apply special textures to the paint.Once you've customized the room, simply print out the photo andcolor

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Read it here a subject close to my heart, and well also close to my, well you know, ......tip from a reader at Small Dead Animals

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What's in a name?Today's site is a must for expecting Moms and Dads, especiallyif you want your child to have a unique name.NameVoyager is an interactive tool that shows particular namerankings based on popularity and year.If you aren't expecting a child, you can look up your own name.You can see how it's risen and fallen in rank over the past century.Plus you can read excerpts from the author's

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A guy sticks his head into a barber shop and asks, "How long before I can get a haircut?"The barber looks around the shop and says, "About 2 hours." The guy leaves. A few days later the same guy sticks his head in the door and asks, "How long before I can get a haircut?"The barber looks around at the shop full of customers and says, "About 3 hours." The guy leaves. A week later the same guy

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At this site, you can see videos of historic events. There are videos, essays and This Day in History. Warning: This site is for folks on a high-speed connection, not a dial-up. The graphics are very intensive.

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Impulsive rages linked to mental illness differ from other forms and need care, doctors say.By Jamie Talan Newsday Posted March 5, 2005James McLellan entered adulthood looking for a fight. Ten years ago, he realized that his impulsive rage was triggered by a chronic depression, a condition that probably began in his youth.Now, almost 15 years after he began treatment with medicines and

just west of the nilenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8865096.post-1110335866540845872005-03-08T20:35:00.000-06:002005-03-08T20:37:46.543-06:00

After every flight, pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft.The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, & then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor.Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by pilots (marked with a P)

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What I Want in a Man, Original List 1. Handsome 2. Charming 3. Financially successful 4. A caring listener 5. Witty 6. In good shape 7. Dresses with style 8. Appreciates finer things 9. Full of thoughtful surprises 10. An imaginative, romantic lover What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32) 1. Nice looking (prefer hair on his head) 2. Opens car doors, holds

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"Many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view." Obi-wan Kenobi

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I have to admit I didn't really get it until now. The Washington Post has compiled a daily account of the American fatalities resulting from the war in Iraq. There are a lot of casualities and the weekly numbers aren't getting smaller. Names, faces, details.......

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A Cherokee Elder sitting with his grandchildren told them, "In every life there is a terrible fight - a fight between two wolves. One is evil: He is fear, anger, envy, greed, arrogance, self-pity, resentment and deceit. The other is good: joy, serenity, humility, confidence, generosity, truth, gentleness and compassion." A child asked, "Grandfather, which wolf will win?" The elder looked him in

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Forty years after he recorded it, Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" was just named the greatest rock 'n' roll song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, a tribute it had previously been given by New Musical Express, Britain's leading pop-music weekly. Quite an honor, considering that the single was almost never released. Objection to the song came on two levels. The unstated reason was that

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My friend sent me this widely circulated photo by email. Leaves me speechless.

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What alcoholic drink are you? ... nod to Martinis at 8

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The Quipping Queen points to Odd Spaces in America .... So grab yourself an atlas or a map and whatever you do, drop by and say hello to the folks in: Chicken, Deadhorse or Eek (Alaska) Burnt Corn, Intercourse, Muck City, Rooster, Scratch Ankle (Alabama) Bagdad, Boneyard, Floss, Goobertown, Nothing, Why (Arizona) Fannie, Greasy Corner, Grubbs, Hooker, Okay, Possum Grape, Smackover, Toad Suck,

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... a cafe with jammies-clad servers pouring cereal day and night, topping it off with everything from fruit to malted milk balls, and serving it in "bowls" - Cereality Cereal Bar & Cafe, which opened its first sit-down cafe Wednesday on the University of Pennsylvania campus, is a homage to what your mother always told you was the most important meal of the day.

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... visit the South Pole web cam and exprience the sun that won't set this month. To see penguins though, you'll have to try this California vista.

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Celebrity baby names these days are very . . . different. Paul Farhi says this not to pass judgment, but to point out one more way celebrities are not like the rest of us. The list keeps growing. Demi Moore and Bruce Willis are the parents of Rumer Glenn, Scout LaRue and Tallulah Belle. Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay singer Chris Martin recently begat Apple. Sylvester Stallone sired Sage Moonblood

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Editors of Merriam-Webster announced the most requested definition on the company's Internet sites during 2004 was a four-letter word -- BLOG.

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...for all the best dressed dogs this season.

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Starvation party turns into a diplomatic incident by David Blair/Telegraph Distinguished diplomats were reduced to eating handfuls of cold rice yesterday when the American ambassador in Rome threw a Thanksgiving reception designed to remind the corps diplomatique of the scale of world hunger. Guests of Tony Hall, the US ambassador to the United Nations food agencies in Rome, were confronted

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Canadians are smoking less but more supportive of marijuanna than ever. Canadians are smoking pot more than ever before and the majority want police and government to leave people to indulge in peace. ...update: don't worry if others think you nuts to smoke pot, you soon will be....

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Schools and teachers are being sued by parents who want their children's failing grades changed to passing grades even though those children were absent 15-30 times during the semester and did not complete enough school work to pass their classes. A school’s response …. "Hello! You have reached the automated answering service of your school. In order to assist you in connecting the right staff

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"There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Mercedes-Benz 380SL." Lynn Lavner"Sex at age 90 is like trying to shoot pool with a rope." Camille Paglia "Sex is one of the nine reasons for incarnation. The other eight are unimportant."George Burns "Women might be able to fake orgasms. But men can fake a whole

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Ever wondered why lounging in front of the television is more tempting than going for a jog? Perhaps you have the couch potato gene. Scientists have discovered a new gene which confirms what many of us have long expected - some people just aren't wired for exercise.

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Noah's Ark...Canadian Style In the year 2004, The Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in Canada, and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save two of every living thing along with a few good humans." He gave Noah the blueprints, saying, "You have six months to build the Ark before I will start the

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If you enjoy the shameless exploitation of stupid things that students write, then these similies are just the ticket .....

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An apple a day really does keep the doctor away, thanks to strong antioxidants that fight cell damage, US researchers reported yesterday. In general, red apples tend to have more of the antioxidant than green or yellow ones, he said. ... other foods high in quercetin include onions, blueberries and cranberries.

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Two ninety year old men, Moe and Sam, have been friends all their lives. It seems that Sam is dying, so Moe comes to visit him. "Sam," says Moe, "You know how we have both loved showing and then judging dogs all our lives. Sam, you have to do me one favour. When you go, somehow you've got to tell me if there are dog shows in heaven." Sam looks up at Moe from his death bed and says,"Moe,

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The rise and fall of Dorcus Menswear for men. Whoa ... what a dorcus!

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For years, newspapers could always rely on a dog photo to soften the grim news of the day. It was a boon for humans; we like dogs. It was hell on the dogs. A collection of newspaper photos from the 40s, 50s and 60s.

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Does the sweety chocolate have anything to do with libido? A recent study shows the answer is YES. A very sexy propostion ....

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Our beloved John Morgan, the man who brought a host of characters to life on the popular CBC comedy show Royal Canadian Air Farce has died at the age of 74. Known for characters such as the monosyllabic Mike from Canmore, the acerbic Jock McBile and the wizened Prophet on the Mount his own, he will be missed. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1100636453113_96045653/?hub=

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It's true and you heard it here, second perhaps, but you heard it here .... http://www.nbc4.tv/irresistible/3923170/detail.html

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Nov 16th, 2004 - the City of Thunder Bay LISTENED to the voices of the local dog people, and passed a generic dangerous dog law.....the emphasis was on responsible dog ownership, increased fines etc.....and NOT on breeds. So it can happen, it is possible, when intelligent people speak, intelligent people hear them.

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A few genetic traits of the agressive pit bull and the aggressive pit bull owner by Michael Keefe of the Denver Post - http://media.mnginteractive.com/media/paper36/keefe120303.jpg I'm going to go with the stupid, careless owner factor here.

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Just what is dangerous, is it the animal or the person on "the other end of the leash"? Perhaps the North American view of dangerous animal is limited.... http://www.smalldeadanimals.com/archives/000992.html

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See unedited video of Attorney General Michael Bryant on Ontario's Pit Bull ban. Watch His Honour fail to correctly identify the Pit Bull in the last half of the video. http://www.pulse24.com/In_The_Raw/Raw_Video/20041108-004/Video-5-2.asx

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Ah ... the bliss that is an autumn without snow and treachery. Savour the afternoons when one can enjoy the out of doors with a light jacket or sweater. To be unburdened of scarf, tuque and galoshes, is surely the purest of pleasures for a prairie girl. To drive amidst the hurry and scurry, and fear not the dreaded slide - out of control - through the next intersection.

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Influenza Vaccine In recent negotiations for influenza vaccine between a Canadian health official and an American representative, it was clear that there was a disconnect between the American government's sudden reliance on Canada for influenza vaccine despite the fact that the U.S. wants to discourage Americans from buying routine prescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies. Not seeing the

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Researchers at Cornell University found, in preliminary lab studies, that members of the onion family with the strongest flavour — particularly New York bold, western yellow and shallots — are the best varieties for inhibiting the growth of liver and colon cancer cells.

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Tall girls who were given oestrogen to restrict their growth had more risk of fertility problems later in life. Women given high doses of oestrogen as adolescents were almost twice as likely to have had difficulty becoming pregnant, and were almost twice as likely to have seen a doctor about fertility problems. The study looked at 780 Australian women.

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