Goats sacrificed to fix Nepal jet

I like how they stated that the plane was not having any more problems. They didn't say it passed all tests or completed a test flight. No, they flew it to Hong Kong and decided it was ok after that.

From BBC News:

"Nepal's state-run airline has confirmed that it sacrificed two goats to appease a Hindu god, following technical problems with one of its aircraft. "

"The offering was made to Akash Bhairab, the Hindu god of sky protection, whose symbol is seen on the company's planes. The airline said that after Sunday's ceremony the plane successfully completed a flight to Hong Kong. "

Read more here.

Chinese-made gender-bent dolls confuse Russian children

From www.boingboing.net

English Russia says:

In Russian children toy stores have appeared strange Chinese dolls looking like a girl-doll but if fully undressed there can be something found that better would suit for a boy-doll.

People demand to ban those dolls from being sold on the territory of Russia and claim that it maybe done on purpose by some evil forces from outside of Russia in order to form a bad perception of female/male orientation from the early age.

Link

Man endures thumb surgery to better enable iPhone use

Man endures thumb surgery to better enable iPhone use by ZDNet's Russell Shaw -- Definitely this should be filed under “truth is stranger than fiction.” The North Denver News reports that Thomas Martel, 28, of Bonnie Brae, Colorado recently underwent “whittling” thumb surgery to better enable him to use the iPhone. Thomas Martel, 28, of Bonnie Brae is a big guy. So he has a hard time using the [...]

Women Drinking Coffee May Have Better Memories

A new study from France has determined that women, especially over the age 65, who drink 3 cups of coffee per day perform better on memory tests than those who have one or less. Researchers tested 7,000 people for over four years with the results being that those who enjoyed their lattes and/or espressos at least 3 or more times daily were 30% less likely to suffer from memory loss at age 65, and 70% over 80.

Karen Ritchie of INSERM, (the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research) said that men do not get the same boost because “women may be more sensitive to the effects of caffeine…. Their bodies may react differently to the stimulant, or they may metabolize caffeine differently.” Link

Oklahoma offers Global War on Terrorism license plates

From BoingBoing.net:


Oklahoma, determined to uphold its image as a state that begins and ends with a vowel, is now offering Global War on Terrorism license plates that feature a stylized pic of the WTC towers and a ferocious eagle. Take that Osama! Tell me that our custom plates aren't a worse blow to your jihadism than your capture and trial would be! America will win the war on abstract nouns by Christmas, I tell ya! Link

More Shelf Cloud Pics

A Shelf Cloud

Pictures of a shelf cloud that moved thru town the other day.

Miracles of Modern Dentistry (and $1300)

Before and after of my new front teeth.

Easter 2007

Here is Ethan's Easter 2007 picture.

Spring Fashion Show 2007

Here is Ethan modeling some new clothes along with his nieces Katie and Tamma. I think Ethan's favorite pose is the "Bad Boy" as demonstrated in the first picture.