http://www.geoffsmith.org/blog/wordpress Part of the GEOFF SMITH experience! Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:32:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.geoffsmith.org/blog/wordpress/2008/08/21/or-vice-versa/ 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 ... http://www.geoffsmith.org/blog/wordpress/2008/08/21/phelps-and-frosted-flakes/ 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 ... http://www.geoffsmith.org/blog/wordpress/2008/08/02/and-if-your-name-is-smith/ 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 ... http://www.geoffsmith.org/blog/wordpress/2008/07/24/while-obama-tours-the-middle-east-and-germany/ And The Guardian is there to catch it..... US elections: McCain's week goes from bad to worse Ewen MacAskill in Washington guardian.co.uk, Thursday July 24 2008 John McCain holds a news conference at King's supermarket in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP John McCain's bad week just got worse today. Desperate to grab a share of ... http://www.geoffsmith.org/blog/wordpress/2008/07/24/from-bed-to-verse-or-bad-to-worsemccain-stubs-toe-again/ FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, ACCOMPANIED BY COPIOUS CROCODILE TEARS....... Rudy Giuliani's son sues Duke over golf dismissal (07-24) 08:09 PDT Durham, N.C. (AP) -- The son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is suing Duke University, claiming he was wrongfully kicked off the golf team. Andrew Giuliani claims he was dismissed without ... http://www.geoffsmith.org/blog/wordpress/2008/07/24/too-bad-they-cant-do-anything-about-the-old-man/ FOR MY PAST STUDENTS IN HEALTH 239, "DRUG WARS AND DRUG CULTURES," RECALL THE PENULTIMATE WEEK'S LECTURES........DO YOU? FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES..... July 27, 2008 Is Afghanistan a Narco-State? By THOMAS SCHWEICH On March 1, 2006, I met Hamid Karzai for the first time. It was a clear, crisp day in Kabul. The Afghan ... http://www.geoffsmith.org/blog/wordpress/2008/07/24/drug-wars-and-drug-cultures-continued/ L-R: PETRA GOEDDE (TEMPLE), FRANK COSTIGLIOLA (CONNNECTICUT), TOM PATERSON (CONNECTICUT) Lots of great photos added to the photo gallery at the main site! http://www.geoffsmith.org/blog/wordpress/2008/07/21/people-of-shafr-inclusive-evidence-that-historians-are-human/ REALLY! GO TO YOUTUBE & TYPE IN "GIBTREBS" AND GO FROM THERE! COMMENTS WELCOME.......OF COURSE! CLICK HERE! http://www.geoffsmith.org/blog/wordpress/2008/07/16/if-you-are-interested-geoff-smith-on-youtube/ YES! Dog meat off the menu during Beijing Olympics Friday, July 11, 2008 (07-11) 08:17 PDT BEIJING, China (AP) - Canine cuisine is being sent to the doghouse during next month's Beijing Olympic Games. Dog meat has been struck from the menus of officially designated Olympic restaurants, and Beijing tourism officials are telling other outlets ... http://www.geoffsmith.org/blog/wordpress/2008/07/11/one-good-thing-about-the-beijing-olympics/