It's
one of the most enjoyable video I have seen for a long time. You will
totally forget that it's a puppet entertaining you ...
Thursday, 16 February 2012
16th Feb 2012 Photos That Amuse Me ...
It
has always been known that chimpanzees are highly intelligent, but up
till now, the ability to make a fire and able to control it is
characteristic supposedly exclusively to human. Not so!
Kanzi,
a pigmy chimpanzee in the Centre of Des Moines, United States, has
proven that presumption wrong. He knows how to strike a match, make a
fire with dried twigs and leaves and, as shown in the photos, he was
cooking himself a hamburger!
Besides, he also knows how to fabricate and use tools, as well as communicate with people via a special keyboard.
Tags: tools, champanzee
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16th Feb 2012 Photos That Make Me Smile ...
The suited penguin ~
Have you ever seen a penguin in a swinsuit? Here is Belle, who lives in Jurong Park, Singapore. Unlike his companions, penguins of Humboldt that shed their feathers gradually by nature, Belle, unfortunately, in just one single day & inexplicably, lost all of his plumage and became, how should I describe it, bald, or naked? Worst than that, he couldn't get into the icy water or he might suffer hypothermia which could be fatal. He became very depressed. Luckily, the vets came up with a solution, a neoprene swimsuit, of synthetic rubber that's usually used in many industrial products, namely paints, rubber soles for shoes, putties, etc.
Have you ever seen a penguin in a swinsuit? Here is Belle, who lives in Jurong Park, Singapore. Unlike his companions, penguins of Humboldt that shed their feathers gradually by nature, Belle, unfortunately, in just one single day & inexplicably, lost all of his plumage and became, how should I describe it, bald, or naked? Worst than that, he couldn't get into the icy water or he might suffer hypothermia which could be fatal. He became very depressed. Luckily, the vets came up with a solution, a neoprene swimsuit, of synthetic rubber that's usually used in many industrial products, namely paints, rubber soles for shoes, putties, etc.
Siesta time in the kindergarten for pandas ~
In
China, pandas are considered as national treasure, treated and cared
for as such. These baby cuties are taking their siesta peacefully in a
kindergarten in Chengdun, China, the establishment dedicated to care
for this species of pandas in danger of extinction. According to the
latest census, the population of pandas are estimated in some 1,600
living in captivity, and some others distributed in principal zoos of
the world.
Tags: pandababies, suitedpenguin
Prev: 16th Feb 2012 The Problem Of Growing Older
16th Feb 2012 The Problem Of Growing Older
The Lady With No Problems of Growing Older ~
Three ladies were discussing the travails of getting older.
One said, 'Sometimes I catch myself with a jar of mayonnaise in my hand, while standing in front of the refrigerator, and I can't remember whether I need to put it away, or start making a sandwich.'
The second lady chimed in with, 'Yes, sometimes I find myself on the landing of the stairs and can't remember whether I was on my way up or on my way down.'
The third one responded, ' Well, ladies, I'm glad I don't have that problem. Touch wood,' as she rapped her knuckles on the table, and then said, 'That must be the door, I'll get it.'
Lady & Her Car ~
Jane, an elderly lady called calls 911 on her cell phone to report that her car has been broken into.Jane is hysterical as she explains her situation to the dispatcher, 'And they've stolen the stereo, the steering wheel, the brake pedal and even the accelerator.'
The dispatcher answers coolly, 'Stay calm. An officer is on the way.'
A few minutes later, the officer radios in. 'Disregard,' he says, 'She got in the back-seat by mistake.'
Tags: growingolder
Prev: 16th Feb 2012 An Indecent Proposal
16th Feb 2012 An Indecent Proposal
At
the beginning of the 90's, Robert Redford played a millionaire in the
film 'Indecent Proposal', referring to his very unusual offer of a
millions dollars to a young couple with serious economic problems, in
exchange for the young man's beautiful wife spending one night with
him. That film's only merit was raising gossipy talks and debates on
morality versus economy. I can't help but seeing the similarity of the
very recent proposal of the project by the American magnate Sheldon
Adelson, who is planning to build what is now baptised as 'EuroVegas' -
An European version of Las Vegas - in Barcelona, or Madrid.
The
magnitude of the investment for this leisure complex of casinos,
hotels and 24 hour non-stop gaming is colossal and dazzling (16,900
million €). As excessive as the dispensation and exemption he demands to
pull the project off, turning the macro-complex into a totally
foreign ground that none of the current law in force can reach.
Although
the drowning economy of Spain at present is like that couple greatly
tempted, the Spanish must ask themselves up to what point they could
allow themselves to yield to the desperation. If one can buy a part of
the city legally with the condition that it would not be governed by
any law, a lawless city within a city in other words, how much would it
cost to buy yet another? If Adelson can, why not the company just 2
kilometres away from the casino? How much is the market price for a
kilo of legal tolerance or indulgence?
Tags: eurovegas
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