30 Very Funny Books--Seriously By Gina Barreca, Ph.D. It's a dreary day, so I thought I'd indulge myself and come up with a list of my favorite comedies. A caveat, however: this is not a fancy English-professor-y list of the finest, most exquisitely crafted, most erudite or intellectually sophisticated works on paper in the language. This is a list of the books that make me laugh until my mascara starts to run. These are books to read over your first cup of coffee or just before you go to sleep . Remember: a day you've laughed is day you haven't wasted--even if you didn't get out of bed. Some days you need a jump-start to get to the funny parts of life. You've probably heard of most of these titles, and maybe you've already read several of them. You ready? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. And of course this is just the beginning.
Strategies for Writing a Conclusion Introduction From the parking lot, I could see the towers of the castle of the Magic Kingdom standing stately against the blue sky. To the right, the tall peak of The Matterhorn rose even higher. From the left, I could hear the jungle sounds of Adventureland. As I entered the gate, Main Street stretched before me with its quaint shops evoking an old-fashioned small town so charming it could never have existed. I was entranced. Disneyland may have been built for children, but it brings out the child in adults. Animal Sleep Most animals have a daily pattern of rest and activity. Some animals are more active during the day (diurnal) and some are more active during the night (nocturnal). How much time do animals spend sleeping? Well, it depends on the animal: References: This table was adapted from four sources: Aserinsky, E., Eyelid condition at birth: relationship to adult mammalian sleep-waking patterns, In Rapid Eye Movement Sleep, edited by B.N.
tton Candy USB stick turns any flatscreen television into a working computer By Rob Waugh Published: 12:54 GMT, 15 May 2012 | Updated: 13:22 GMT, 15 May 2012 The computer of the future could be a tiny pocket-sized stick that you simply plug into the back of any flatscreen television. The Cotton Candy USB stick turns any television into a fully functioning computer armed with the Android operating system, HD games and word processing via Google Documents. The price for the Cotton Candy hasn't been set yet - but it will be 'well under $200/£125', its makers promise. The tiny computer weighs just 21g and can run Ubuntu - a free operating system similar to Windows - or versions of Android, bringing video, gaming and word processing to any TV All you need is a suitable wireless keyboard and mouse, and it will function much as a desktop PC. ‘We believe that we’ve got a market changer on our hands,’ says Borgar Ljosland, CEO and founder of Norwegian makers FXI. Unlike the similar Raspberry Pi stick-computer, the Cotton Candy won't require advanced programming skills.
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Oligarchy Oligarchy (from Greek ὀλιγαρχία (oligarkhía); from ὀλίγος (olígos), meaning "few", and ἄρχω (arkho), meaning "to rule or to command")[1][2][3] is a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small number of people. These people could be distinguished by royalty, wealth, family ties, education, corporate, or military control. Such states are often controlled by a few prominent families who typically pass their influence from one generation to the next, but inheritance is not a necessary condition for the application of this term. Throughout history, oligarchies have been tyrannical (relying on public obedience and/or oppression to exist) or relatively benign. Aristotle pioneered the use of the term as a synonym for rule by the rich,[4] for which the exact term is plutocracy. History[edit] Athenian techniques to prevent the rise of oligarchy Manifestations[edit] Corporate oligarchy[edit] Political theory[edit] Specific examples[edit] China[edit] Russian Federation[edit]
this isnt happiness™ (Things My Father didn't Teach Me, How to tie a Tie)&& - StumbleUpon ABOUT ARCHIVE FOLLOW Facebook Twitter Instagram Google+ Ads Via The Deck Things My Father didn’t Teach Me, How to tie a Tie share it 3,740 notes Research reveals power of the subconscious in human fear Public release date: 17-Jan-2012 [ Print | E-mail Share ] [ Close Window ] Contact: Sarah Hoyles.hoyle@exeter.ac.uk 44-013-927-22062University of Exeter The human subconscious has a bigger impact than previously thought on how we respond to danger, according to research led by the University of Exeter. Published today (I8 January), the study shows that our primitive response to fear can contradict our conscious assessment of danger. The findings have implications for how anxiety disorders, such as phobias, are treated. Participants recruited to the study sat in front of a screen, on which a coloured shape sometimes appeared. During the trial they were asked to rate whether or not they expected a shock to be given and their 'skin conductance' was monitored. Following a series of trials involving shocks, participants were more likely to predict they would not receive a shock when the image was next shown. The skin conductance responses revealed the opposite pattern. [ Print | E-mail
Gerontocracy A gerontocracy is a form of oligarchical rule in which an entity is ruled by leaders who are significantly older than most of the adult population. The ancient Greeks were among the first to believe in this idea of gerontocracies, as famously stated by Plato, "it is for the elder man to rule and for the younger to submit".[1] However, these beliefs are not unique to ancient Greece, as many cultures still subscribe to this way of thinking. Often these political structures are such that political power within the ruling class accumulates with age, making the oldest the holders of the most power. Those holding the most power may not be in formal leadership positions, but often dominate those who are. In a simplified definition, a gerontocracy is a society where leadership is reserved for elders.[2] The best example of this can be seen in the ancient Greek city state of Sparta, which was ruled by a Gerousia. In various political systems[edit] In the USSR[edit] Theocracy[edit] Fiction[edit]
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Demeny voting Demeny voting is the provision of a political voice for children by allowing parents or guardians to vote on their behalf. The term was coined by Warren C. Sanderson in 2007.[1] Under a Demeny voting system, each parent would cast a proxy vote, worth half a vote, for each of their dependent children, thus allowing for a split vote if the parents' political views differ. Once children reach the minimum voting age, their parents would no longer vote on their behalf. History[edit] Demeny voting is named after demographer Paul Demeny, who came up with the idea in 1986. The idea, however, is older than Demeny's idea; it was regularly discussed in France in the 1920s and was almost adopted by the National Assembly.[3][4] In Germany the idea was even first discussed in the 1910s.[5] In the 1970s and the 1980s lawyers and political scientists began a discussion which is still going on. Advantages[edit] Aoki and Vaithianathan argue that Demeny voting is justified because it reduces gerontocracy.
Tying Your Shoes During your next race, take time to observe how most runners do not tie their running shoes correctly. This will cost valuable time; in a marathon this can be as much five to 10 minutes, or even more, depending on your overall time. Most people tie their shoes in the same manner they were taught as a child. To illustrate the point, take a look at the back of your hand. So, how do you properly tie your shoes?