Category Archives: Life 101
American Pets – Useful dog tricks
Presenting, Useful Dog Tricks and Jesse, the useful dog. Jesse was trained using “positive reinforcement” and clicker training. His friend, Heather, says he loves learning new things (and getting the tricks for doing them.) When not doing tricks, Jesse chases … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – Alien commission
E.T. phone Denver… Did you know Denver is voting today on the establishment of a commission to deal with extraterrestrials. Yep, here is Initiated Ordinance 300: “Shall the voters for the City and County of Denver adopt an Initiated Ordinance … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Vote!
The United States presidential election of 1789 was the first presidential election in the America. George Washington was elected for the first of his two terms as President of the United States, and John Adams became the first Vice President … Continue reading
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Household Tips – New uses for old things
My friends at Real Simple have gotten extra- crafty and come up with a great list of new uses for old things. The sugar/Vaseline lip scrub is great for colder weather and those inevitable chapped lips, and the funnel twine … Continue reading
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American Fun – Punkin Chunkin
If you’re not lucky enough to live in a neighborhood with a bunch of marauding teens that find a use for your our old jack o’ lanterns (read: smash!), the residents of southern Delaware have solved the problem of getting … Continue reading
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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend
It’s Halloween. Is your yard decorated? Costume picked? Candy bought? This year, according to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend $17.99 on candy, $20.75 on costumes and $14.54 on decorations. A few of the yards in my … Continue reading
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American Fun – Pumpkin drop
Here’s a sport I’ve never seen before, but judging from the crowd gathered to watch, it’ll be one we’ll see again. It’s a Halloween trick unlike any other… and as one Youtube commenter wrote: “So American.” Watch as a 1,200 … Continue reading
Life 101 – People are awesome
This is a video of incredible people doing awesome things. Check it out. I watched it with mouth agape. Then, watched it again, trying to figure out which of these things I might be able to attempt. Answer: none.
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Holidays – Halloween fun
Want to gross out your friends? Or get a head start on medical school? Or test out your cannibalism tastes? For the deliciously low price of $5.95 you can order this 6″ x 6-1/4″ x 2-1/8″ plastic mold to make … Continue reading
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Life 101 – Talking Animals
Here’s a good giggle for you. Walk on the Wild Side, currently airing on BBC One, takes a gander at what animals might say as they go about their life. There’s something about the English accent that takes it over … Continue reading
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