As if American drivers weren’t bad enough already…
Driving Under the Influence
By Katie Dean
“The musical Grease features bad-boy grease monkeys in the 1950s crooning about souped-up cars with purple taillights and 30-inch fins. But hot rodders in the 21st century want more than extra chrome. They are adding enhancements like satellite television, DVD players and video-game consoles to their cars for cachet. “
Cats rule; dogs drool. Forget all the doggy furniture. I want the Kitty Pod. 🙂
Latest Pet Indulgence: Doggie Decor
By SARAH ROBERTSON and LAUREN LIPTON
“Cheryl Wild recently spent almost $14,000 to redo her house, covering the couches in durable chintz, putting in new stain-resistant carpet and picking up a miniature set of furniture that perfectly matches her home’s French country look. But she doesn’t have rambunctious kids at home. She has three dogs — Juliet, William and Samuel.”
Mom always said to brush my teeth for three minutes. Not that I did; what kid could? New research suggests she was being overzealous.
Toothbrush study finds less is more for preserving teeth and gums
Martin Wainwright
“Conscientious tooth-brushers learned the awful truth today: their tedious marathons at the basin may do more harm than good.”
I’d love to get my hands on one of these. Imagine a didjeridu that can be plucked and strummed like a guitar. 🙂
Virtual instrument creates new sounds
“A virtual musical instrument capable of creating sounds not possible in the physical world has been developed at York University. “
WooHoo! Homestarrunner (source of Strong Bad’s email) is getting some good press. 🙂
HomestarRunner Hits a Homer
Kari L. Dean
“Every Monday morning, a bare-chested Flash cartoon creature with an indeterminate accent, a potbelly and a Mexican wrestling mask entertains almost 300,000 people with antics like composing an impromptu techno song.”