chimps show "grief"

clipped from www.heraldsun.com.au UNITED in what appears to be profound grief, more than a dozen chimpanzees stood in silence from their enclosure as the body of one of their own was wheeled past When a chimp called Dorothy, in her late 40s, died of heart failure, her fellow apes seemed to be stricken by sorrow. As they wrapped their arms around each other, Dorothy's keeper gave her an affectionate stroke on the head and settled her into the wheelbarrow that carried her to her grave. Until recently, describing scenes like this in terms of human emotions such as grief would have been dismissed by scientists But growing evidence suggests higher emotions, such as grieving and a understanding of death, may not be a human preserve. Chimpanzees have often been seen apparently grieving for family and tribe members by entering a period of mourning after a death

100 Incredible YouTube Channels for History Buffs

The other ninety six on site.

Enjoy while learning

clipped from www.onlinecollege.org If you love history, or just want to learn more about it, YouTube has exactly what you need. Always up to the challege of providing thorough, accurate information, YouTube delivers channels from leading names in historical studies, from The Smithsonian to the Discovery Channel. You’re sure to find just the right information you need for your lecture, lesson plan, or perhaps just your personal viewing pleasure. Learn History: This YouTube channel provides loads of videos on historical events related to crime and punishment and the American West. Animated Bayeux Tapestry: Students learning about European history can watch this video which takes the Bayeux Tapestry and brings it to life. The Day the Music Died: This video can be a great introduction to pop culture in the 50’s and 60’s through the song "American Pie". Surviving the Holocaust: Teach students about the impact of the Holocaust by showing them how it impacted this individual.

A Flowchart to Determine What Religion You Should Follow

For better viewing, click source ( scienceblogs.com ) just above the chart

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Asterix the Gaul Hits 50

325 million copies of 33 Asterix books translated into 107 languages have been sold around the world.

clipped from www.spiegel.de clipped from www.spiegel.de in the hot summer of August 1959 that Asterix was born, brainchild of writer René Goscinny and illustrator Albert Uderzo. Just months later, the mustached hero and his rotund sidekick Obelix made their publishing debut in the first edition of Pilote, a comics magazine for children on Oct. 29, 1959. the plucky warrior celebrates his 50th birthday this month -- a fine excuse for roast boar and a mug of beer.

JIngle Bells done with farts

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Tiny, tiny, tiny houses

clipped from www.sfgate.com I received a note from a reader last week after my post on mobile dwelling designer Christopher Deam reminding me of Tumbleweed, the Tiny House Company, founded by Jay Shafer, who builds and sells -- you guessed it -- little dwellings ranging in size from 65 to 372 square feet. The Tiny Houses don't require building permits because they're on wheels, so they can literally be placed in a backyard (yes, albeit a very large backyard). The Small Houses are more like real dwellings with a separate room and an option for a 1st floor bedroom. The XS-House measures 65 square feet. The Weebee comes in at 102 square feet. San Francisco's Modern Cabana offers its very own modern rendition. These range from 120 to 300 square feet. The small-living-space movement is growing fast. Check out Small House Home & House, This Tiny House, and Container House, just for starters.

Guitar art

some of the best Painted and Decorated guitars that I found which have turned the humble instrument into a true work of art.
The collection ranges from hand drawn creatures to carved wonders all the way to intricate mosaics.

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