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OR, VICE VERSA??

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Living with humans has taught dogs morals, say scientists
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 6:39 AM on 21st August 2008
Dogs are developing a sense of fair play, scientists have found
Dogs are becoming more intelligent and are even learning morals from human contact, scientists claim.
They say the fact that dogs’ play rarely escalates into a fight […]

PHELPS AND FROSTED FLAKES….

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

ARE WE SURPRISED? GIVEN WHAT PHELPS EATS WHEN IN TRAINING AND COMPETITION…..BUT OF COURSE, THE KIDS WON’T FOLLOW THE SAME REGIMEN…….
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO “WHEATIES, BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS”?
After winning a record eight Olympic gold medals in Beijing, American swimming superstar Michael Phelps signs on with sugar-loaded cereal.
You better eat your . . . Frosted […]

AND, IF YOUR NAME IS “SMITH”?

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Your parents named you what? The pros, cons of unusual names
By Henry “Hank” Hanks
CNN
(CNN) — When you hear the name “Indiana Jones,” you think of an archaeologist carrying an idol and dodging a giant boulder. When you hear about “Dow Jones,” you might wonder if it’s up or down that day. However, in this case, […]

WHILE OBAMA TOURS THE MIDDLE EAST AND GERMANY,

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

McCAIN VISITS A GERMAN RESTAURANT–IN OHIO
Jul 24 03:13 PM US/Easter
By TOM RAUM
Associated Press Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain had his own German experience Thursday—at a restaurant in Ohio. He asserted that he was happy to devote his time this week to touring the nation’s heartland.
“I’d love to give a speech in […]

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, GEOFF SMITH ON YOUTUBE!

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

REALLY! GO TO YOUTUBE &
TYPE IN “GIBTREBS” AND GO FROM THERE!
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LITERARY GEMS, FROM OLGA KITS……

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

ENGLISH TEACHERS TAKE HEART, THINGS COULD BE, AND ARE, WORSE….
SOME SIMILES, METAPHORS, ANALOGIES FOR THE AGES….
1. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides
gently compressed by a Thigh Master.
2. His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like
underpants in a dryer without Cling Free.
3. He […]

McCAIN IN DIFFICULTY WITH HEALTH, ABORTION, ERECTION ISSUES….

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

FROM CNN ……….
July 10, 2008
McCain avoids Viagra question
Posted: 12:19 PM ET
From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
(CNN) – John McCain is known for his frequent chats with reporters and his willingness to discuss nearly any issue.
But at least one is off-limits, the Republican presidential nominee suggested Wednesday: Viagra.
“I certainly do not want to discuss that […]