A massive, carved statue of Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius, was found at an archaeological site in Turkey.
So far, the statue's head, right arm, and lower legs have been uncovered high in the mountains in Southern Turkey, at the site of the ancient city, Sagalassos. It was housed in the largest room of the Roman baths, called the frigidarium - a room with a cool pool for bathers following their hot baths. The statue was partially destroyed by an earthquake in ancient times and archaeologists have been working the frigidarium for over a decade.
Previously discovered statue ruins include Faustina the Elder and Hadrian. The room is thought to have housed sculptures of the Antonine Dynasty which ruled during the Second Century AD.
Source: BBC
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
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Saturday, August 30, 2008
New Species of Giant Clam Discovered
Researchers discovered a new species of giant clam in the Red Sea.
They believe the Tridacna costata is evidence of some of the first over-harvesting by human beings. Fossil records indicate the species accounted for the overwhelming majority of clam life in the Red Sea until sometime between two of the Ice Ages. Researchers think this may have been when humans first started inhabiting the area.
The species is now believed to be endangered.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
They believe the Tridacna costata is evidence of some of the first over-harvesting by human beings. Fossil records indicate the species accounted for the overwhelming majority of clam life in the Red Sea until sometime between two of the Ice Ages. Researchers think this may have been when humans first started inhabiting the area.
The species is now believed to be endangered.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Lost Amazonian Towns
Archaeologists working in the Amazon Jungle Basin have discovered the area was once home to densely-populated towns.
The Upper Xingu area in Brazil was once thought virgin territory, but criss-cross road patterns were discovered by researchers, suggesting it once hosted many settlements with sizable populations. There are signs of agriculture and farmlands, and even fisheries, dating back to before the first European settlers ever hit the continent (the 15th-Century).
While the sites are nearly invisible today, overgrown by jungle, through a variety of technological and old-fashioned means, the researchers have discovered quite a bit about the urbanization which eradicates accepted ideas of what the ancient civilizations were like when they thrived.
Much like contemporary Greek and European towns, these were walled establishments with a system of roadworks, connected by a main roadway, surrounding the area. The inhabitants are thought to have been eradicated by the European colonists, and the diseases they brought with them.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The Upper Xingu area in Brazil was once thought virgin territory, but criss-cross road patterns were discovered by researchers, suggesting it once hosted many settlements with sizable populations. There are signs of agriculture and farmlands, and even fisheries, dating back to before the first European settlers ever hit the continent (the 15th-Century).
While the sites are nearly invisible today, overgrown by jungle, through a variety of technological and old-fashioned means, the researchers have discovered quite a bit about the urbanization which eradicates accepted ideas of what the ancient civilizations were like when they thrived.
Much like contemporary Greek and European towns, these were walled establishments with a system of roadworks, connected by a main roadway, surrounding the area. The inhabitants are thought to have been eradicated by the European colonists, and the diseases they brought with them.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Labor Day Agenda
I will be working here over the weekend, largely to catch up. I will be working on the site over the Labor Day weekend but am looking for a major release on Halloween. Since we first started, The Weirding has always had major publications on Halloween and seeing as how we are so close, I want to keep the tradition.
Anyway, I have no ETA or anything; I plan on things being erratic for the next few weeks, just as they have been over the last few. But once everything comes together, it will all settle back down.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Anyway, I have no ETA or anything; I plan on things being erratic for the next few weeks, just as they have been over the last few. But once everything comes together, it will all settle back down.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Agenda
I am still working on the site itself and will be for the immediate future. The cool thing about that is that once it is complete, there is no more work to be done; unlike here and the other blogs, I do not have to keep adding new content and updating/maintaining what is already here. Of course, I will add new content when I have it and will work to ensure everything continues going smoothly, etc., but I mean, once it's published, it's pretty much done.
So while things are necessarily slow right now, and will remain so for the foreseeable future, once the majority of the site is in place, it will be back to business as usual here and elsewhere. In fact, today is the first day I have taken the time to sort of "slow down" on the site just enough to try and keep up with the blogs. My plan is to see if I can't manage to keep y'all in posts throughout the day while still publishing at least one page on the site and updating any others that need it afterward.
A website is a very big and never-ending project that requires a substantial amount of work, but I'm up to the task. My problem is going in rushes and getting burned-out, then not wanting to work on it again for several weeks/months on-end. So I've put in a lot on it this weekend and now I'm going to force myself to cut-back so that does not happen again.
Anyway, plenty o' weirdness for you today, including that missing Bigfoot piece!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
So while things are necessarily slow right now, and will remain so for the foreseeable future, once the majority of the site is in place, it will be back to business as usual here and elsewhere. In fact, today is the first day I have taken the time to sort of "slow down" on the site just enough to try and keep up with the blogs. My plan is to see if I can't manage to keep y'all in posts throughout the day while still publishing at least one page on the site and updating any others that need it afterward.
A website is a very big and never-ending project that requires a substantial amount of work, but I'm up to the task. My problem is going in rushes and getting burned-out, then not wanting to work on it again for several weeks/months on-end. So I've put in a lot on it this weekend and now I'm going to force myself to cut-back so that does not happen again.
Anyway, plenty o' weirdness for you today, including that missing Bigfoot piece!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Suspected Serial Killer Charged with Conspiracy
A suspected serial killer being held in Tennessee has been charged with plotting to have two homicide detectives and three witnesses killed.
Bruce Mendenhall is a 57-year old trucker from Illinois who was arrested in conjunction with the deaths of four women. One of the victim's body has never been found. He is also the suspect in two murders from two other states. When arrested, detectives claim Mendenhall had "specks of blood" on his fingers and smears of blood in the cab of his truck. An investigation discovered "substantial" blood evidence.
They claim Bruce Mendenhall attempted to enlist help in dispatching of the two arresting detectives, as well as the three witnesses while being held in Nashville's Metro Jail. His first trial is set for January, 2009.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Bruce Mendenhall is a 57-year old trucker from Illinois who was arrested in conjunction with the deaths of four women. One of the victim's body has never been found. He is also the suspect in two murders from two other states. When arrested, detectives claim Mendenhall had "specks of blood" on his fingers and smears of blood in the cab of his truck. An investigation discovered "substantial" blood evidence.
They claim Bruce Mendenhall attempted to enlist help in dispatching of the two arresting detectives, as well as the three witnesses while being held in Nashville's Metro Jail. His first trial is set for January, 2009.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
FL Child "Gets Some Air"
A 54-year old grandmother was arrested for driving around a grocery store parking lot with her 3-year old child on the roof.
Authorities in Marathon, FL say the grandmother insisted she was driving "at a snail's pace" and had one hand on the child's leg. She said she was just letting her get some air and would never do anything to harm her granddaughter.
The child was released into the custody of her parents and the woman was charged with child abuse.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Authorities in Marathon, FL say the grandmother insisted she was driving "at a snail's pace" and had one hand on the child's leg. She said she was just letting her get some air and would never do anything to harm her granddaughter.
The child was released into the custody of her parents and the woman was charged with child abuse.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Baby's Best Friend
An Argentinian baby abandoned in a field by its underage mother was found by a dog's owner amidst its litter.
La China, an eight-year old dog, discovered the baby sometime ago and somehow moved it. She placed it amongst her litter of pups and her owner heard it crying. He discovered it covered lightly with a rag.
The baby has been placed in the care of authorities and La China has become a celebrity. But her owner says she is not taking to fame well and he fears she has stopped eating.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
La China, an eight-year old dog, discovered the baby sometime ago and somehow moved it. She placed it amongst her litter of pups and her owner heard it crying. He discovered it covered lightly with a rag.
The baby has been placed in the care of authorities and La China has become a celebrity. But her owner says she is not taking to fame well and he fears she has stopped eating.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Agenda
Sorry I have been gone so long, guys. Quite a few things came up, but I can say that I will be here tomorrow and probably throughout the weekend.
I am working on relaunching the site and in so doing, I came to the conclusion that I needed to use a different approach. This is going to make the site stronger and better, but will also take even more time to figure out and get used to. Then I will have to move everything and do all of that.
It's good I figured it out at this stage, but I really hoped to avoid this because it means even more setbacks. Of course, it is what I need to do, so what else can I do?
Anyway, I am hoping to really get back into gear toward the first of the month. In the meantime, things will continue to be scant and somewhat erratic.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
I am working on relaunching the site and in so doing, I came to the conclusion that I needed to use a different approach. This is going to make the site stronger and better, but will also take even more time to figure out and get used to. Then I will have to move everything and do all of that.
It's good I figured it out at this stage, but I really hoped to avoid this because it means even more setbacks. Of course, it is what I need to do, so what else can I do?
Anyway, I am hoping to really get back into gear toward the first of the month. In the meantime, things will continue to be scant and somewhat erratic.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
I Think They Call It "Strange"
So I went to the store for a pack of smokes and a neighbor walked with me. He dawdles... a lot. So I'm outside, waiting for him to cut the lollygagging and finish his transaction, when a pretty, little kitten comes bobbling toward me.
He was just as thin as a cat can be and still be alive - just a fuzzy spine, really - but had beautiful, green eyes. "Me-ew?" he said as he inched forward. He was bobbling because one of his back legs had been hurt.
As he got closer, I could see what a gorgeous thing he was: a curious blend of white and soft yellow, covered by soft-gray markings, with a curiously twitchy and impossibly long tail. He had a flea collar, so he must have run off from someone, and he's right at Scamper's age.
"Mew?" he asked and immediately started head-butting my foot, my leg, my hand. When I went to pet him, the poor thing hunkered-down and winced, so I can only imagine how his little leg got all wonkified to begin with. I went to leave and here he came, all tipping to one side as he tried to keep-up.
Now, how can I leave well-enough alone? How can you call a scared, pretty, wonky kitten in a store parking lot "well-enough," to begin with? And Scamp needs a companion!
So, we have a new addition to our consistently messy household... God help us!
Technically, I'm not allowed to have more than one pet, and I have every intention of taking photos and making a FOUND sign, but for the immediate future, Wonky is here to stay.
Since at least one person was kind enough to answer my question about fleas, I wanted to go ahead and put it to you:
I worked as a vet tech for about a year (many years back), but my job was largely to feed and walk the animals, take fecal samples and look at them under a microscope, and hold them when they got their shots (yes, including The Shot), etc., so I know some things, but I'm far from an expert.
My question is: I know a little about feline leukemia and this cat has been outside for a while. He's obviously very domesticated and someone cared for him, but is there anything I should know or any steps I should take to protect both my pussies?
Any other advice or suggestions are always welcome!
Little update post coming up, too.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
He was just as thin as a cat can be and still be alive - just a fuzzy spine, really - but had beautiful, green eyes. "Me-ew?" he said as he inched forward. He was bobbling because one of his back legs had been hurt.
As he got closer, I could see what a gorgeous thing he was: a curious blend of white and soft yellow, covered by soft-gray markings, with a curiously twitchy and impossibly long tail. He had a flea collar, so he must have run off from someone, and he's right at Scamper's age.
"Mew?" he asked and immediately started head-butting my foot, my leg, my hand. When I went to pet him, the poor thing hunkered-down and winced, so I can only imagine how his little leg got all wonkified to begin with. I went to leave and here he came, all tipping to one side as he tried to keep-up.
Now, how can I leave well-enough alone? How can you call a scared, pretty, wonky kitten in a store parking lot "well-enough," to begin with? And Scamp needs a companion!
So, we have a new addition to our consistently messy household... God help us!
Technically, I'm not allowed to have more than one pet, and I have every intention of taking photos and making a FOUND sign, but for the immediate future, Wonky is here to stay.
Since at least one person was kind enough to answer my question about fleas, I wanted to go ahead and put it to you:
I worked as a vet tech for about a year (many years back), but my job was largely to feed and walk the animals, take fecal samples and look at them under a microscope, and hold them when they got their shots (yes, including The Shot), etc., so I know some things, but I'm far from an expert.
My question is: I know a little about feline leukemia and this cat has been outside for a while. He's obviously very domesticated and someone cared for him, but is there anything I should know or any steps I should take to protect both my pussies?
Any other advice or suggestions are always welcome!
Little update post coming up, too.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Porn Inspector
A Colorado man claiming to be agent of the Longmont division's "age verification unit" tried three times in nine days to get free porn.
The unidentified man left a business card and displayed a badge when he asked the owner of an adult video store to provide him with free porn movies so he could "verify the performers' ages." The store owner refused and the man returned two more times. Finally, the owner called the police who informed him they have no such department.
Commander Tim Lewis called his ruse "inventive."
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The unidentified man left a business card and displayed a badge when he asked the owner of an adult video store to provide him with free porn movies so he could "verify the performers' ages." The store owner refused and the man returned two more times. Finally, the owner called the police who informed him they have no such department.
Commander Tim Lewis called his ruse "inventive."
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Olympics Singer Lip-Synched
According to reports, the little girl who sang at the 2008 Olympic opening ceremony in China was lip-synching. Apparently, the girl who provided the actual vocal tracks that were used was not as "flawless" as 9-year old Lin Miaoke and organizers believed using her as the face of the music was 'in the best interests of the country.'
News of this charade came to light that a fireworks display was faked. An official for the games admitted that, due to poor visibility, previously-recorded footage was used.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
News of this charade came to light that a fireworks display was faked. An official for the games admitted that, due to poor visibility, previously-recorded footage was used.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
And We're Back!
Yes, if you tried to access The OddBlog over the weekend, then you know it was inaccessible. Thank goodness, we seem to be back on track.
I know we're behind and I certainly have things to bring you, but I obviously want to get the site back up and going ASAP, so I'm focusing on that. There will be a few things throughout the day and we are back to "normal," so there will be steady posts throughout the week as usual, but things will continue to be slow while I get the rest of the site back in order.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
I know we're behind and I certainly have things to bring you, but I obviously want to get the site back up and going ASAP, so I'm focusing on that. There will be a few things throughout the day and we are back to "normal," so there will be steady posts throughout the week as usual, but things will continue to be slow while I get the rest of the site back in order.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Two More Hours and... POOF!
In about two more hours, you will no longer be able to access our little pixel-park!
I'd like to take this time to publicly blast Freeservers:
Freeservers was the original host for our site and they sucked out loud. Their shit system, crayon-based control panel, severely limited FTP capabilities, ignorant techs, and lackidaisical attitude toward me and my endeavor meant The Weirding suffered. We moved in 2007.
By that time, learning an entirely new system was more of a hassle than I had time for and The Weirding suffered. It came to resemble its motto!
This go-round, I did everything right and on-time. And Freeservers, once again - ever true to their pathetic lack of quality - has fucked it all up. It may be out of spite, it may be due to technical issues, but my vote is for sheer incompetence.
Blow me, Freeservers. Just blow me until you choke.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
I'd like to take this time to publicly blast Freeservers:
Freeservers was the original host for our site and they sucked out loud. Their shit system, crayon-based control panel, severely limited FTP capabilities, ignorant techs, and lackidaisical attitude toward me and my endeavor meant The Weirding suffered. We moved in 2007.
By that time, learning an entirely new system was more of a hassle than I had time for and The Weirding suffered. It came to resemble its motto!
This go-round, I did everything right and on-time. And Freeservers, once again - ever true to their pathetic lack of quality - has fucked it all up. It may be out of spite, it may be due to technical issues, but my vote is for sheer incompetence.
Blow me, Freeservers. Just blow me until you choke.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Downtime?
I have been saying you shouldn't notice the change-over, but I told you there was always the chance things could go wrong... it appears they might.
I put the order in to change the domain Monday, but it has yet to clear through my previous registrar. There is no reason it should not in plenty of time, but once it does, it can take up to 72 hours for the servers across the World Wide Inter-Web to update their information, meaning it could be as late as Monday (August 11th) before you can access the site, and The OddBlog.
Now, I am jumping the gun slightly by telling you this. Like I said, everything on this end is done, as far as all these technical things go; all I can do now is wait for things to go through on the Internet's end. At worst, you might have trouble accessing the site and blog over the weekend. Rest assured, once things are straightened out, we'll still be here.
If, for any reason, things go really wonky and it looks like we could be down longer than just a day or two, you will be able to find us at
If I am forced to go that route, it is very temporary!
But you may want to make a note of it, just in case.
I will be out of the house most all day today. If where I am has a hot spot, I will blog from the laptop until the battery dies or whatever. Otherwise, I'll see you tomorrow! Enjoy the archives!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
I put the order in to change the domain Monday, but it has yet to clear through my previous registrar. There is no reason it should not in plenty of time, but once it does, it can take up to 72 hours for the servers across the World Wide Inter-Web to update their information, meaning it could be as late as Monday (August 11th) before you can access the site, and The OddBlog.
Now, I am jumping the gun slightly by telling you this. Like I said, everything on this end is done, as far as all these technical things go; all I can do now is wait for things to go through on the Internet's end. At worst, you might have trouble accessing the site and blog over the weekend. Rest assured, once things are straightened out, we'll still be here.
If, for any reason, things go really wonky and it looks like we could be down longer than just a day or two, you will be able to find us at
http://originaloddblog.blogspot.com.If I am forced to go that route, it is very temporary!
But you may want to make a note of it, just in case.
I will be out of the house most all day today. If where I am has a hot spot, I will blog from the laptop until the battery dies or whatever. Otherwise, I'll see you tomorrow! Enjoy the archives!
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Does Broccoli Reverse Diabetes Damage?
Scientists have released data suggesting a diet high in broccoli may actually reverse damage Diabetes has done to blood vessels in the heart.
While vegetables like broccoli (Brassica vegetables) have previously been linked to lower heart-related health problems, researchers now believe a key compound found in the vegetables, called sulforaphane, may actually reverse such damage, not just help prevent it.
People with Diabetes are up to five times likelier to develop cardiovascular health issues. While the research is in its earliest stages, the data looks promising.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
While vegetables like broccoli (Brassica vegetables) have previously been linked to lower heart-related health problems, researchers now believe a key compound found in the vegetables, called sulforaphane, may actually reverse such damage, not just help prevent it.
People with Diabetes are up to five times likelier to develop cardiovascular health issues. While the research is in its earliest stages, the data looks promising.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
TAGS - A Call to the Community
I have been thinking of this for quite a while now, but it's a big thing and a big undertaking and I'm not sure how many people will take to it. Further, I don't have the time to really put forth toward this to make it an actual "movement," so I don't know how far it will go.
Take a look at the tags to the right there. Go on, I'll wait.
Obviously, The OddBlog has a lot of tags and this makes it difficult to find specific posts, comments, and subjects - especially if you are not a regular reader. Like any website, The OddBlog has its own navigational system and ways of doing things and it takes a little time and experience to learn how best to use them. I have tried - particularly with the near-invisible system across The Weirding - to minimize the procedure without minimizing functionality, but tags are the only real navigational system available to a blog.
I am always seeking to make the tags system stronger. One of the limitations is terminology. While I want those of us who are "serious" about paranormal research to be able to find what we are looking for quickly and efficiently, I also have to keep in mind that casual visitors are not apprised of the terminology we often employ; while we know to check the "ufology" tag for all things UFO-related, the casual reader does not - just as the casual visitor has no idea what "cryptozoology" means (of course, recent trends have helped). This affects how/where we are found in the search engines and the like.
Now, some of my personal views on parapsychology and related subjects directly affect the terms I choose to use, though I am always cognizant of the systems in place before me. I think it's time we more serious enthusiasts - we Phenomenalists - decided on some concrete terms and classifications, ostensibly for general use, but specifically for use in online research.
There are many reasons for this, but obviously, the main one is for ease of reference. Another is to separate the wheat from the chaff; a lot of blogs and sites are created for commercial (and other) purposes and with the perennial popularity of the paranormal, one of the most efficient ways of excluding these useless sites from our searches would be to ensure quality sites use accepted terms. The "UFO" vs. "ufology" example is a great illustration: a search for "UFO" will turn up literally millions of results, while one for "ufology" turns up significantly fewer - and they are of better quality, largely because any site that knows to use the term probably knows a little about the field.
So while the tags included here will give you some idea of what I am personally going for, I want to open this up to the community as a whole and see if we can develop some sort of agreed-upon system to facilitate more efficient online research for the overall parapsychological field.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Take a look at the tags to the right there. Go on, I'll wait.
Obviously, The OddBlog has a lot of tags and this makes it difficult to find specific posts, comments, and subjects - especially if you are not a regular reader. Like any website, The OddBlog has its own navigational system and ways of doing things and it takes a little time and experience to learn how best to use them. I have tried - particularly with the near-invisible system across The Weirding - to minimize the procedure without minimizing functionality, but tags are the only real navigational system available to a blog.
I am always seeking to make the tags system stronger. One of the limitations is terminology. While I want those of us who are "serious" about paranormal research to be able to find what we are looking for quickly and efficiently, I also have to keep in mind that casual visitors are not apprised of the terminology we often employ; while we know to check the "ufology" tag for all things UFO-related, the casual reader does not - just as the casual visitor has no idea what "cryptozoology" means (of course, recent trends have helped). This affects how/where we are found in the search engines and the like.
Now, some of my personal views on parapsychology and related subjects directly affect the terms I choose to use, though I am always cognizant of the systems in place before me. I think it's time we more serious enthusiasts - we Phenomenalists - decided on some concrete terms and classifications, ostensibly for general use, but specifically for use in online research.
There are many reasons for this, but obviously, the main one is for ease of reference. Another is to separate the wheat from the chaff; a lot of blogs and sites are created for commercial (and other) purposes and with the perennial popularity of the paranormal, one of the most efficient ways of excluding these useless sites from our searches would be to ensure quality sites use accepted terms. The "UFO" vs. "ufology" example is a great illustration: a search for "UFO" will turn up literally millions of results, while one for "ufology" turns up significantly fewer - and they are of better quality, largely because any site that knows to use the term probably knows a little about the field.
So while the tags included here will give you some idea of what I am personally going for, I want to open this up to the community as a whole and see if we can develop some sort of agreed-upon system to facilitate more efficient online research for the overall parapsychological field.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
FLEA INFESTATION
Anyone have any hints, tips, or tricks on how to rid your home of fleas?
Thanks.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Thanks.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Korea Claims First Dog Clones... Again
A firm in South Korea claims to be the first to successfully clone canines.
An American from California ponied-up $50,000 to have her dead dog cloned. The clones were unveiled at a press conference in Seoul today. One of the scientists involved was also on the team which claimed to have cloned the very first dog in 2005.
While cloning canines is possible, the process is known to be difficult and risky.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
UPDATE: This story has been tampered with; some text, and the links were removed. Link was replaced, though it may not match the original intent of the article. - 2018
An American from California ponied-up $50,000 to have her dead dog cloned. The clones were unveiled at a press conference in Seoul today. One of the scientists involved was also on the team which claimed to have cloned the very first dog in 2005.
While cloning canines is possible, the process is known to be difficult and risky.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
UPDATE: This story has been tampered with; some text, and the links were removed. Link was replaced, though it may not match the original intent of the article. - 2018
Sex Killed the Oysters
In all but one French oyster bed, 40-100% of the young animals have died because they spent too much energy developing their genitalia.
The largest European oyster producer, France's industry was hard-hit by the deaths of much of its young oyster population in all but one bed. Experts say the creatures were using far more of their energy developing their sex organs than defending themselves and most likely fell prey to virii and bacteria.
Ironically, oysters are believed to be a source of virility for men and are widely used as an aphrodisiac.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The largest European oyster producer, France's industry was hard-hit by the deaths of much of its young oyster population in all but one bed. Experts say the creatures were using far more of their energy developing their sex organs than defending themselves and most likely fell prey to virii and bacteria.
Ironically, oysters are believed to be a source of virility for men and are widely used as an aphrodisiac.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
Fenterdren is Not Illegal
The super successful weight-loss pill, Fenterdren, is not illegal - not in the US, Canada, Japan, and several more countries. More importantly, it contains no illegal compounds or chemicals; this whole idea got started when it was introduced into the US and skeptics starting suggesting that users must have been utilizing illegal substances in order to successfully lose so much weight so quickly.
These rumors are simply not true.
And though Fenterdren usually runs about $150 a bottle, by following the link above, you can get them for as little as 1/3 that price! No kidding! If you need to lose a lot of weight fast, for any reason, make sure to check this super drug out before you take any drastic measures.
These rumors are simply not true.
And though Fenterdren usually runs about $150 a bottle, by following the link above, you can get them for as little as 1/3 that price! No kidding! If you need to lose a lot of weight fast, for any reason, make sure to check this super drug out before you take any drastic measures.
US Feds Terrorize Scientist to Death
A US medical examiner determined that a US scientist committed suicide because he was told that he would be charged with the infamous anthrax attacks of 2001. The US legal system has yet to be charged.
Because of a bombing at the Atlanta-held summer Olympics in 19XX, the US legal system similarly eroded Richard Jewel's sanity to the point that he, too, died at 44 - of natural causes. Jewel was posthumously cleared of all charges. No suspects have ever been declared in the bombings.
Dr. Bruce Irvins actually worked on the case to find the Anthrax suspect(s), but early investigations centered around a colleague who successfully sued the justice department for nearly $6 million. Shortly afterward, Dr. Irvins was told he would be charged.
Though his lawyer says his innocence would have been proven in court, and that he had fully cooperated, Dr. Irvins overdosed on painkillers and died last Tuesday.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Because of a bombing at the Atlanta-held summer Olympics in 19XX, the US legal system similarly eroded Richard Jewel's sanity to the point that he, too, died at 44 - of natural causes. Jewel was posthumously cleared of all charges. No suspects have ever been declared in the bombings.
Dr. Bruce Irvins actually worked on the case to find the Anthrax suspect(s), but early investigations centered around a colleague who successfully sued the justice department for nearly $6 million. Shortly afterward, Dr. Irvins was told he would be charged.
Though his lawyer says his innocence would have been proven in court, and that he had fully cooperated, Dr. Irvins overdosed on painkillers and died last Tuesday.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Man Presumed Dead Found Alive 40 Years Later
63-year old Darrell Johnson was presumed dead following the Big Thompson Canyon flood in 1976. Until someone called him up last year and asked him if he was dead.
While no one is certain how Johnson's name remained on the list of 144 supposed victims of the natural disaster, residents had to be sure before they included his name on a memorial plaque. Johnson and his family had left their cabin hours before it was washed away by the flood in 1976.
Darrell Johnsons now directs funerals.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
While no one is certain how Johnson's name remained on the list of 144 supposed victims of the natural disaster, residents had to be sure before they included his name on a memorial plaque. Johnson and his family had left their cabin hours before it was washed away by the flood in 1976.
Darrell Johnsons now directs funerals.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
eBillme
I did not want a credit card again - why would I want to pay someone to let me pay them? But until eBillme came along, I had no choice. Of all the online shopping sites out there, absolutely none of them take cash - until now.With eBillme, you simply check out as normal and choose it as your payment option. After that, go to your online banking account and pay eBillme like you do any other bill! That's it! eBillme handles the order as though it were a credit card, gift certificate, or other pre-authorized payment option, and you end up paying cash for your online purchases.
No need for a credit card, no need to enter your personal banking information online - you pay eBillme and eBillme pays them. And it could not be easier than that.
eBillme is available on many sites, including Tiger Direct, Buy.com, and more. It basically allows you to pay by check, even at places that do not accept personal checks. Throw away the credit cards and quit paying finance charges today!
Agenda
Morning guys. I slept-in a bit this morning because I had a harried night. Once I got up, there were connectivity issues which I just got straightened-out after a few phonecalls and extended crawls behind the computer.
Anyway, I said I was going to work all weekend but I ended up getting the site hosting paid for (I hope) and messing with all that instead. Which is good news, because it means I will be here all day.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Anyway, I said I was going to work all weekend but I ended up getting the site hosting paid for (I hope) and messing with all that instead. Which is good news, because it means I will be here all day.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Girl Survives 140' Fall Unscathed
New Yorker, Grace Bergere, suffered no internal injuries when she plunged 14 stories down the chimney of her apartment building.
The young girl (12) had taken her visiting cousin to the rooftop to enjoy the view of the Hudson River. She climbed the 25' ladder to the top of the chimney for a better view. Then she fell in!
Her cousin raced to inform emergency services, who feared the worst. But when they opened the metal door in the boiler room, Grace's little hand popped up from two-feet of soot. "She was covered in soot. She was black all over," said one witness.
The building's janitor said he was glad he had not had the chimney swept, while Bergere's father called her survival "an absolute miracle."
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
The young girl (12) had taken her visiting cousin to the rooftop to enjoy the view of the Hudson River. She climbed the 25' ladder to the top of the chimney for a better view. Then she fell in!
Her cousin raced to inform emergency services, who feared the worst. But when they opened the metal door in the boiler room, Grace's little hand popped up from two-feet of soot. "She was covered in soot. She was black all over," said one witness.
The building's janitor said he was glad he had not had the chimney swept, while Bergere's father called her survival "an absolute miracle."
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
Agenda
Ever since I decided to take weekends off here, I've managed to get one weekend off here... but things have been hectic.
I am going to be moving the site this week and next, which should not really affect you at all. You may have some issues getting here for a day or two, if that, but they should quickly be rectified. Of course, all this work necessarily means things will be slow.
However, since I missed a good 2-3 days this week, I decided to go ahead and get a few things out today and tomorrow. I am not sure how this will affect next week, since I am not going to rely on scheduled posts because of connectivity issues while changing hosts.
Anyway, whatever I manage to get to you today and tomorrow will probably have to suffice through at least Monday or Tuesday. So read s-l-o-w-l-y.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
I am going to be moving the site this week and next, which should not really affect you at all. You may have some issues getting here for a day or two, if that, but they should quickly be rectified. Of course, all this work necessarily means things will be slow.
However, since I missed a good 2-3 days this week, I decided to go ahead and get a few things out today and tomorrow. I am not sure how this will affect next week, since I am not going to rely on scheduled posts because of connectivity issues while changing hosts.
Anyway, whatever I manage to get to you today and tomorrow will probably have to suffice through at least Monday or Tuesday. So read s-l-o-w-l-y.
© C Harris Lynn, 2008
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