The Evolution of Plant Minds

     I was listening this past weekend to an NPR story about the history of chewing gum (see http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106439600&ft=1&f=1032). ...

Some searchers still expect to see rare woodpecker

"For the last three years, researchers in camouflage and waders have slogged through the east Arkansas woods hoping to spot a rare bird that so far seems unwilling to be seen.Some scientists still believe the ivory-billed woodpecker exists in the Big Woods, but they haven't...

Irish Soldiers Score Web Hit With 'Stayin' Alive' Video Parody

Apparently the military isn't too happy with a platoon of Irish soldiers stationed in Lebanon who filmed a parody video of Stayin' Alive. But really, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone, does it really matter?The...

Ukulele Ray Donates Ukes For Troops at NAMM Show '07

Famed artist, entertainer and creator of the Lunchbox-A-Lele (a cross between ukulele and lunchbox), Ukulele Ray, donates 2-dozen camouflage ukuleles to "Ukes For Troops," a non-profit organization which...

"Nude Playboy Airwoman Faces Probe": Insert Joke Here

1. Referring to Sgt. Manhart as "airman" is a bit silly;2. The US Armed Forces, as a whole, does not enjoy a very good reputation for sexual conduct, so one doubts Sgt. Manhart is bringing that reputation lower."A US Air Force sergeant who appears nude in the latest edition...

Police surround Concordia University

"Montreal police have surrounded several buildings at Concordia University's western campus following reports of an armed gunman Tuesday morning. A janitor at the university called 911 just before 10 a.m. ET after a man in camouflage and carrying a long black bag was spotted,...

Iraq, Afghanistan - Christmas on the front line

"Today, somewhere in Iraq or Afghanistan, at least one Christmas dinner is likely to be held. It will be a curious mixture of khaki camouflage and silly hats, bits of tinsel and no-nonsense weaponry. British forces on operational duties have to celebrate Christmas when they...

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