Who wants to go see this with me?
http://www.inquisitr.com/8105/slumdog-millionaire-trailer/
Monday, December 29, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Penguins Marching Towards Extinction
Those cute little penguins that waddle around Boulders Beach in Cape Town and swim with natives and tourists alike, have been put on the endangered species list. According to the U.S fish and wildlife Service (FWS) the African penguin is the "worst-off" out of all the penguins on the list. Oil pollution and over fishing are major threats to the African penguins. To read about this and other penguins that have made it onto FWS's list, read this short article:
Sadly, since the FWS is an American organization, putting the African Penguins on the list only prohibits exporting the animals from South Africa and does not provide them with any other protections. Hopefully, South African groups will catch on and pass rules limiting fishing and the passing of oil ships in the area. But as we know things in Africa take longer than they do in other places. I fear the these diminutive little creatures don't stand much of a chance against the destruction of man.
Monogamous for the mating season
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Top 10 George W. Bush Moments
Hello Everyone! Daniel sent this to me on Friday. It's pretty hilarious.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Christmas Tree
Our little fiber-optic tree and porcelain nativity scene are quite pretty, but clash with the African fabric. Oh well.
Doggie Christmas
Much to Daniel's embarrassment, I have followed through on my threat of purchasing the dogs "holiday outfits." I controlled myself when I saw the doggie Santa hats and red bows, however, seasonal shirts found their way into my shopping cart under the pretense of providing warmth for our poor little dears.
This year I am fully enjoying the benefits of embracing the truly garish and tasteless accessories of the holiday season. Every time the little fire hydrant on Sam's shirt lights up I chuckle and chase him around the living room.
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This year I am fully enjoying the benefits of embracing the truly garish and tasteless accessories of the holiday season. Every time the little fire hydrant on Sam's shirt lights up I chuckle and chase him around the living room.
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Happy Anniversary...
....to us! Yesterday (December 17) marked two years of being married to Daniel Glenn. What was I thinking? Only kidding. I often think of what a wonderful man I've married and how perfectly we fit together. Sniff sniff.
D came home with a vase of yellow tulips and my in-laws had some beautiful red flowers sent. Thanks you for thinking of us Paul and Marg!
D came home with a vase of yellow tulips and my in-laws had some beautiful red flowers sent. Thanks you for thinking of us Paul and Marg!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Cholera in the 21st century?
President of Zimababe, Robert Mugabe has now been labelled a "21st century Hitler" by South African Bishop, Joe Seoka. He continues to hold his people hostage in a failed state while they flee to surrounding countries for clean water and medical supplies. Bishop Seoka also urged people to pray for Mr. Mugabe to step down.
Here's the latest on the Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe and Mugabe's attempts to transfer blame for the crisis onto the UK.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Elocution in the White House!
Obama's Use of Complete Sentences Stirs Controversy
Stunning Break with Last Eight Years
In the first two weeks since the election, President-elect Barack Obama has broken with a tradition established over the past eight years through his controversial use of complete sentences, political observers say.
Millions of Americans who watched Mr. Obama's appearance on CBS' "Sixty Minutes" on Sunday witnessed the president-elect's unorthodox verbal tick, which had Mr. Obama employing grammatically correct sentences virtually every time he opened his mouth.
But Mr. Obama's decision to use complete sentences in his public pronouncements carries with it certain risks, since after the last eight years many Americans may find his odd speaking style jarring.
According to presidential historian Davis Logsdon of the University of Minnesota, some Americans might find it "alienating" to have a President who speaks English as if it were his first language.
"Every time Obama opens his mouth, his subjects and verbs are in agreement," says Mr. Logsdon. "If he keeps it up, he is running the risk of sounding like an elitist."
The historian said that if Mr. Obama insists on using complete sentences in his speeches, the public may find itself saying, "Okay, subject, predicate, subject predicate - we get it, stop showing off."
The President-elect's stubborn insistence on using complete sentences has already attracted a rebuke from one of his harshest critics, Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska.
"Talking with complete sentences there and also too talking in a way that ordinary Americans like Joe the Plumber and Tito the Builder can't really do there, I think needing to do that isn't tapping into what Americans are needing also," she said.
Stunning Break with Last Eight Years
In the first two weeks since the election, President-elect Barack Obama has broken with a tradition established over the past eight years through his controversial use of complete sentences, political observers say.
Millions of Americans who watched Mr. Obama's appearance on CBS' "Sixty Minutes" on Sunday witnessed the president-elect's unorthodox verbal tick, which had Mr. Obama employing grammatically correct sentences virtually every time he opened his mouth.
But Mr. Obama's decision to use complete sentences in his public pronouncements carries with it certain risks, since after the last eight years many Americans may find his odd speaking style jarring.
According to presidential historian Davis Logsdon of the University of Minnesota, some Americans might find it "alienating" to have a President who speaks English as if it were his first language.
"Every time Obama opens his mouth, his subjects and verbs are in agreement," says Mr. Logsdon. "If he keeps it up, he is running the risk of sounding like an elitist."
The historian said that if Mr. Obama insists on using complete sentences in his speeches, the public may find itself saying, "Okay, subject, predicate, subject predicate - we get it, stop showing off."
The President-elect's stubborn insistence on using complete sentences has already attracted a rebuke from one of his harshest critics, Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska.
"Talking with complete sentences there and also too talking in a way that ordinary Americans like Joe the Plumber and Tito the Builder can't really do there, I think needing to do that isn't tapping into what Americans are needing also," she said.
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