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LIFE IMITATING ART?

Douglas Adams:

Man had always assumed that he was more intelligent than dolphins because he had achieved so much — the wheel, New York, wars and so on — whilst all the dolphins had ever done was muck about in the water having a good time. But conversely, the dolphins had always believed that they were far more intelligent than man — for precisely the same reasons.

University of Michigan:

Chimps more evolved than humans.

(via Our Michigan)

LANSING TO D.C. ON TWO WHEELS AND NO MOTOR: Here’s an effort worth watching:

August 11th 2007 Robert Pedersen and Rob Mackenzie will start their over 600 mile bicycle trek from the Lansing Capitol to Washington, D.C.. This will be an intense multi-day bike trek through numerous states ending in Washington, D.C. where they will be greeted by thousands of people attending the national rally in Washington, D.C. on August the 18th.

It is simply amazing that two fathers are going to attempt this trip all in the name and support of shared parenting! They do this to protect a child’s right to EQUAL time with BOTH fit parents! Many elected officials and supporters will see the riders off at the Lansing Capitol and thousands will greet them in Washington, D.C. www.dcrally2007.com

More background info here. There will be a website that allows us to watch their progress via real-time GPS, plus photos and more. If you feel strongly about this cause, you might want to consider volunteering.

They’re also looking for sponsors.

LOOKS LIKE IT’S TIME TO MAKE AN EXAMPLE: Kalamazoo Valley Community College closed due to Internet threats

The sheer idiocy of this is mind-boggling. Either it’s a dumb hoax by a dumb moron (who should be made an example of) or it’s a real threat by a real problem child (who should be made an example of). Pretty stupid, either way.

No leniency. No benefit of the doubt. No one will take your side. What on earth was this moron thinking?

They have someone in custody.

If it’s him? Get book. Toss. Repeat.

MICHIGAN IS A GREAT STATE TO HOMESCHOOL IN, so be sure to check out the Carnival of Homeschooling Tax Edition at Why Homeschool.

GOT THIS IN MY INBOX TODAY:

Get your Diploma fast and aesy today!

Within 4-6 weeks!
No Study Rqeuired!
100% Verifiable!

These are real, genuine degrees that include Bachelors, Masters, MBA and Doctorate Degrees. They are uflly verifiable and certified transcripts are also available.

I hope they aren’t using program graduates to write the emails…

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE: There was a mosquito in our basement just now. I squashed him, but there’s no doubt many more. I can’t believe it, particularly give the last week’s weather.

SNOWING LIKE A BANSHEE: Is Al Gore in Michigan today to give a speech on the dangers of “global warming”? Because it’s nasty cold snow here right now.

(And I was disappointed to learn that “snowing like a banshee” has already been used many times by many people…)

WANNA BE IN THE MOVIES? This could be your chance: 500 extras needed in Michigan

Shooting for a new Will Ferrell sports comedy begins in Michigan later this month.

Crews plan location shots in the last week of April and the first week of May for “Semi-Pro,” which stars Ferrell as a player, coach and owner of a Flint, Mich.-based team in the 1970s American Basketball Association who is trying to get into the NBA.

The filmmakers are looking to hire 500 extras, said Wendy Washbrook, extras casting director for the Michigan locations. “Just normal people who want to come and work with us and dress in 1970s costumes, or wear a wig and sideburns.”

Murdoc recommends growing real side-burns and dressing for the part. It might get you a bit of face time instead of being just part of the crowd.

Applicants may send a photograph and contact information to: Wendy Washbrook/Extras Casting, “Semi-Pro,” c/o L.A. Center Studios, 1201 W. 5th St., Suite M310, Los Angeles, CA 90017

THE LATEST CARNIVAL OF HOMESCHOOLING: The Poetry of Homeschooling

IN MICHIGAN, ‘STRYKER’ USUALLY REFERS TO THE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, but in the military it refers to a rather new 8-wheeled light armored vehicle. After much fanfare and controversy, the Strykers were deployed to Iraq in late 2003 and some have been there ever since. They’ve performed very well, far better than most of the programs critics would have ever thought possible. Though not cheap and not able to meet all the requirements originally set out, they’ve been able to get the job done right.

Now, some lawmakers are proposing that some units in the Michigan National Guard get the vehicles. The only National Guard unit scheduled to get them is the 56th Brigade Combat Team in Pennsylvania, but this recent talk proposes to split another brigade between the Michigan and Indiana National Guards.

I’m in favor of it. For more info, see Murdoc Online.