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February 28, 2006

The Girls Who Went Away

Topic Categories: Feminism

There is now only a single woman on the Supreme Court. Imagine the world if homes, businesses, schools, had only one woman for every eight men. It would be an odd sort of world, wouldn't it?

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The Perfect Gift for my UK Readers ...

Topic Categories: Gift ideas

this is a great gift for Archaeopteryx fans who also love music.

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The 23rd Qualm

Topic Categories: HumorPoliticsSatire

Written by a retired minister who seems to have his wits about him regarding the current administration.

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February 27, 2006

Pilgrim on the Great Bird Continent

Topic Categories: BirdsBook ReviewDarwinEvolution

An engaging narrative of Charles Darwin's five year voyage on the HMS Beagle. This book details Darwin's encounters with wildlife, and particularly with birds, on his famous journey, describing how they shaped both his maturation as a scientist and his philosophical insights into the mechanisms of evolution. The author also reminds us how and why attention to small things can make a big difference.

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Advice to Corporate Giants

Topic Categories: Advice

.. regarding the packaging for those mysterious feminine hygiene products.

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February 26, 2006

Quail Hunting School

Topic Categories: HumorOnLine GamesPolitics

Getting your quail hunting certificate is not as easy as it looks, especially after consuming 20 beers.

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Be Careful What You Wish For ...

Topic Categories: HumorPolitics

because you might actually get it!

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February 25, 2006

I Passed 8th Grade Math!

Topic Categories: OnLine Quiz

This math quiz was fun!

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Men With Brooms

Topic Categories: Naughty thoughtsPersonal

First, it was Professor Snape, and now it's curling. What is it about those rare and magical men with brooms?

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Wacky Fortune Cookie Generator

Topic Categories: OnLine QuizSilliness

What is your fortune?

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Texas Law

Topic Categories: HumorPolitics

Inspired by Cheney's recent shooting of a lawyer, a new hunting license will be available in Texas.

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February 24, 2006

A Suriname Tanager, the black-faced Dacnis

Topic Categories: Birds

This lovely photo is an advance peek at coming attractions. It was sent by my friend who just returned from his trip to the wilds of Suriname. I am already planning to publish his stories about his adventures here.

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Birds in the News #48

Topic Categories: Birds in the News

I know, you thought I'd never finish this one, right? Well, here it is, Birds in the News, issue number 48! BitN presents a variety of stories and photos of birds and this issue features a photograph of the Wyoming Archaeopteryx, the newest fossil of this magnificent "missing link" to be made public.

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February 23, 2006

The Handmaid's Tale in South Dakota

Topic Categories: Abortion RightsPolitics

Regarding that ban on all abortions .. can you say "broodmare"? I thought you could.

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A Gift from a Friend

Topic Categories: PoliticsSilliness

will wonders never cease?

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February 22, 2006

Seen Today in NYC

Topic Categories: NYC life

As I was walking to the library, I saw a van parked on Columbus Street, near 82nd. This old, formerly white van, the lower third of which was covered with reddish mud, had the following written on it ..

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