Monthly Archives: February 2006

On your mark, get set: FLIP

Posted on February 25, 2006 by Kirsten

Be prepared, o denizens of the Internet! National Pancake Day is nearly upon us! Next Tuesday, February 28! And to help you get into the spirit, here are some oddball facts you ought to know about pancakes. Well, actually, that’s … Continue reading →

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Cat in box

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Kirsten

Comfy cardboard, bit of sun, what more do we need to be happy? Technorati Tags: Friday catblogging

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Is there such a thing as too flexible?

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Kirsten

View this short video before you answer . . .

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Quick, get me re-write

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Kirsten

Jurassic beaver discovered. Wouldn’t you love to see one of these babies chase a Jeep! Okay, it would have to be a very small Jeep to get that Spielberg effect. Here’s the facts: seventeen inches long; probably an egg-layer; semi-aquatic; … Continue reading →

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It’s not who you know, but how little

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Kirsten

The problem is, we may not know how little we know. So claims Yale University psychology professor Frank Keil in this article. Keil has conducted research on the disconnect between what people think they know compared to what they actually … Continue reading →

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If birdshot discharges in a forest . . .

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Kirsten

While Jay Rosen’s “rollback” analysis of Cheney’s delay in reporting his hunting accident earlier this month is appealing in the abstract, if we apply Occam’s Razor, this may be the likelier explanation. Or this could be yet another example of … Continue reading →

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More skunk stuff :-)

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Kirsten

My dad has posted his skunk story now.

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Placebo Power

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Kirsten

There’s been a rash of studies lately that purport to poke holes in popular notions about using supplements to treat various health conditions. Here’s the latest: an AP report, headlined “Supplements do little for arthritis, study finds” by the Globe … Continue reading →

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And — Skunk Tracks!

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Kirsten

The snow is wet, and my skunk ducked under the deck on his way across my property which muddied his feet a bit — perfect for leaving several sets of pretty clear tracks. Along with the size of the tracks … Continue reading →

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Skunk!

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Kirsten

I happened to look up from my desk a few minutes ago and saw a skunk heading across the street into my lawn! I grabbed my camera and dashed out the front door. It had snowed last night, so I … Continue reading →

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