31/07/02

Dogs may count the hours till walkies. By Roger Highfield, Science Editor (Filed: 01/08/2002) Research published today suggests that dogs can count and that their barks are... [Doug's Dynamic Drivel] comment [] 11:52:24 PM | permalink

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Chinese find learning English a snip. Plastic surgeons say that with minor surgery, patients can improve their pronunciation almost overnight. [Daypop Top News Stories] comment [] 11:40:46 PM | permalink

Andrew Olmsted: "Checking the Numbers For those who insist that Israel and Palestine are morally equivalent, check out these figures on casualties in the current fight. Link via Just Cuz." comment [] 8:16:53 PM | permalink

An introduction to Irish Tinwhistle. The tinwhistle is an instrument steeped in musical tradition. While played to some small extent in African Kwela music, in Civil War re-enactments, and even some bluegrass, it's in traditional Irish music that the whistle really makes it's home. With the popularity of productions like Riverdance and the Titanic, traditional Irish music has seen a resurgence in popularity. This seems undeniable--even Metallica has recorded a rendition of the traditional tune Whiskey in the Jar. And the whistle has seen a corresponding increase in popularity, use, and availability. [kuro5hin.org] comment [] 7:37:56 PM | permalink

posted by mathowie July 31 3:38 PM | 3 comments. Electric cars not good for the environment after all (well, not the immediate environment surrounding them)? Thanks to a glitch in the electrical system of a charging Chrysler Gem, supermodel Veronica Webb's home burnt down, taking her dog and almost her husband with it. [MetaFilter] comment [] 7:30:56 PM | permalink

16. The Morning News - Don’t Be Rude: Part 1, Kindness (8.0 points). article about etiquette [( blogdex : recent )] comment [] 7:07:49 PM | permalink

Be + Well, I've now gone two months without smoking, think I've got it beat.  Also, been exercising a lot as this will help attain better health.  I won't bore you all with how terrible things have been in my past but let me just say that I'm taking steps like I haven't taken in years.  Next thing you know I'll be conversing in French and singing in some manner, yup, I once had a dream and then circumstances -- partly my fault, I can see this now -- led me to give up on practically all aspects of life.  I must draw a line between the past and now or I'll forever be stuck doing "rien" -- nothing -- and being afraid of everything.  Yes, I believe I have more flaws than most -- mostly health -- but if I can focus this anger I feel as a result of this I believe I can do very well.  It's so hard once a person falls into negative imaging, don't let this happen to you because you may not make it out of this zone.  Luckily for me, I have a patient wife, two rabbits, and a cable modem to help me out. It's not always "links" here, sometimes it's a diary to help me heal.  I started a blog so others can see the internet links that I will eventually read and to have a chance at dialogue with some of you on occasion.   I'm sorry for my lack of grammar skills, this will improve, so will my HTML knowledge.  Have a great day/evening. comment [] 1:11:20 PM | permalink

tonypierce.com busblog: Tony interviews Mr. Soprano. comment [] 1:38:01 AM | permalink

Up Yours - And More Helpful Tips: "MADISON SLADE - THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF" comment [] 1:32:51 AM | permalink

Pru's Psychic Spy Training Facility will teach you how to develop awesome psychic powers. I can vouch for it. Her system works! Scroll down to the first lesson and follow along exactly as she directs. Hard to believe, but she's converted this skeptic. Have fun! (Thanks to Sheila Lennon) [Ye Olde Phart] comment [] 1:10:22 AM | permalink

Arts & Letters Daily - ideas, criticism, debate: "Cheese, wine, and ideas are major exports of France. The cheese and wine are usually excellent, but the illustrious ideas are often dreadful, argues Robert Fulford... [more] " comment [] 12:55:08 AM | permalink

Salon.com Life | Wigginess: "Wigginess The rapidly growing demand for wigs, hairpieces and crotch topiary keeps tons of sheared locks moving around the world in an $800 million industry." I'm curious, so shoot me. comment [] 12:51:12 AM | permalink

Salon.com People | Mary Robinson: "Mary Robinson The outgoing U.N. high commissioner for human rights talks about running afoul of the Bush administration over Israel and the Palestinians, ending the "cycle of impunity" and standing up to bullies." comment [] 12:47:04 AM | permalink

False promises, real anger Across Central Africa, mining and oil facilities are becoming flash points for a fight between international corporations and local residents. comment [] 12:43:51 AM | permalink