Experimentation

I've heard many jokes about what happens to the children of psychologists, but this one turned out pretty well. It's a pretty long read, but an interesting experiment of the role of environment and really has nothing to do with his parents' professions.

Joshua Bell

Who'da Thunk?

These may be four of the most non-news stories of today.

What was that about bringing in fresh, young perspectives to Cuba?

We appreciate the seatbelts sir, but again? Really?


Sarkozy not only has a fun name to say, he says things newspapers have to put in "a mild English translation."

And then, the following story leads me to ask...what exactly is a fairy cake?

Water for Africa

Tonight I was listening to the BBC Africa podcast as I was getting ready for bed. As you may know, W is touring Africa trying to salvage his image as he gives African countries a little more high-handed Western guidance (I'll tell you how I really feel a little later... ;) ) According to the reporter, Bush traveled to Arusha, Tanzania where he "hugged and kissed unsuspecting women and their children." He gave an "emphatic" speech, stating "I fully understand, like you do Mr. President (Kikwete), that this is a soluble problem." Technically, his word usage was correct although this is considered a rather archaic use of the word "soluble." My first thought was to make it go away, just add water. Water, ironically, is part of the problem when it comes to mosquitoes. Well crap, back to the drawing board on that one Mr. President.

And in other news, I've found one more reason to cancel my membership to the YMCA.

Looking for a cheap cure?

This is interesting. Forget one of those fancy breathing machines, all you need is one of these obscure noise makers.
obscure instruments and sleep disorders

Now I don't have to use all those long distance minutes....

Want to lay one on the Wailing Wall? Try here.

See!! The humerus is a funny bone!!

It's good to know a man with a broken arm is in charge of our defense, particularly when people like this are free in the world. Of course, I'm guessing he has no role in that kind of security , if any.

Graduation

My dissertation defense will soon be scheduled which is very exciting news. In a few short months, I will be Dr. Pearson! In the meantime, I still have a lot to do. I keep thinking I need to rework my blog page and so various other housekeeping things. One of them being to figure out what happened to my Countdown to Dr. Me timer. This is very important!

Back on the Kenya tangent, I came across a photographer living in the Mathare slum who blogs for AfricaNews.com. Here's a link.