One Argument for Why Eagles Should Be Killed

from AFP via Yahoo! News Giant yellow duck explodes in Taiwan…again Taipei (AFP) – A giant yellow duck on display in a northern Taiwan port exploded Tuesday, just hours before it was expected to attract a big crowd to count down the new year. The...

Those Who’ve Got Your Back Are Always The Best

from 22 Words Stevie Ray Vaughan doesn’t miss a note as his roadie seamlessly replaces his guitar mid-song BY ABRAHAM When Stevie Ray Vaughan broke a string in the middle of a song, his guitar tech Rene Martinez played his role perfectly… [ click to view at 22 Words ...

Books Really Do Make Your Brain Grow

from The Independent Brain function ‘boosted for days after reading a novel’ TOMAS JIVANDA Being pulled into the world of a gripping novel can trigger actual, measurable changes in the brain that linger for at least five days after reading, scientists have...

F†ck you, Captain Tom

from Adrian Belew’s ‘elephant blog’ Anecdote #646 part 1 Uneasy Meetings with Gods part one.  place: a Frank Zappa concert in Cologne, Germany 2/14/1978 – my first tour of europe ever and as a member the frank zappa band. although I...

Go You Dirty Dogs!

from The Washington Post Having a dog — even a dirty one — may help fend off allergies in young children By Nathan Seppa and ScienceNews Dogs that bring outdoor dust into the house might actually be doing a favor for babies in the home. Research suggests that exposure...