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I've been on buses like that. The novelty wore off after a while. - John (bird whisperer)

It was fun to watch the front half move then feel the back half catch up to that movement. Lots of wide turns too. - Zulema ❧ spicy cocoa tart from Android

"most importantly, don't poop in the pool" - chaz2b from Bookmarklet

Another very common source: Toddlers that haven't been toilet trained, yet, in the shallow end of the pool with mommy. - April Russo

((hugs)) - WoH: Professor MOTHRA

*hugs* - Sir Shuping is just sir

:-( - John (bird whisperer)

It's an easy way to distract from real problems. - John (bird whisperer)

w00t! Friday! w00t! :) - Steven Perez from Bookmarklet

Hey, Val. :) - Steven Perez

*sends LB a crisp and some sauce* - holly #ravingfangirl

I've never had it either - Sir Shuping is just sir from FFHound(roid)!

They're kissing! How sweet. - Brian Johns

The kiss of death. - John (bird whisperer)

Have a good one, Shannon xx - Headless Gnad Kicker

Happy Friday! - John (bird whisperer)

"Invasive plants — like kudzu, ragweed, and Himalayan blackberry — are a growing threat to our home landscapes, affecting native plants and wildlife. And they don't go away on their own. Luckily, How to Eradicate Invasive Plants offers clear, easy-to-use solutions to these problem plants. It shows you how to recognize the invasive plant and offers eradication options — from simple, organic approaches to the safest and most responsible ways to use chemicals. This comprehensive guide includes all types of invasive plants: water and bog plants; annuals, biennials, and tropical perennials; herbaceous perennials; grasses and bamboos; and vines, shrubs, and trees." - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

This didn't work on the damn triffids or the ents - Mo Kargas

I guess BURN IT WITH FIRE isn't a responsible solution. - John (bird whisperer)

I'm growing my eyebrows out so I can get them properly shaped. - Headless Gnad Kicker

I thought your nose looked small. - John (bird whisperer)

:( So sorry LB. - Me

I'm sorry :[ - esther

"Is Yahoo trying to acquire Tumblr? Earlier today, All Things D reported that the two companies were in "serious" talks about some kind of deal, and now Adweek is saying that Yahoo is looking to do a straight-up acquisition. The deal could reach as high as $1 billion, say Adweek’s sources, putting it in the same league as Facebook’s acquisition of Instagram last year. Yahoo has been working to capture younger users — the same 18- to 24-year-olds that make up Tumblr’s core user base. Yahoo CFO Ken Goldman recently noted that one of the company’s challenges has been its aging demographic, writes All Things D. Since taking control of Yahoo, CEO Marissa Mayer has pursued a string of acquisitions, including Summly, Astrid, Jybe, and others. In addition to the failed Dailymotion acquisition, the company has also been rumored to be looking at Hulu, although Mayer has previously said that the company is shopping for smaller targets valued in the $100 million range." - Me from Bookmarklet

NOOOOOOOOOOO... Oh, wait. John said that already. KHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNN!!! - Steven Perez from Android

Busy busy busy today. Tired already. - Steven Perez from Bookmarklet

Hey, Val. :-) - Steven Perez from Android

"A standard practice among cities hoping to lure the Magical Elves production company to promote their local food scene on a national scale, the Louisiana Office of Tourism and the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation paid $375,000 to bring Top Chef to New Orleans for Season 11. But while fans of the show giddily await a season where cheftestants are tortured with crawfish, those crawfish are probably looking forward to being eaten and ending their lives of misery, because their habitats were destroyed by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill, caused by oil conglomerate BP, whose recovery fund is underwriting Top Chef’s production. Wait, what?" - Eric - seven eleven from Bookmarklet

re: update - Andy Cohen sucks. - Andrew C (✓)

The recipe calls for cooking them in a little oil. :-P - John (bird whisperer)

"Witnessing whales as they break water surfaces (aka breaching) is an enthralling experience in the wild. From a chin slap to a full-body aerial, this lunging behavior displays the impressive power and imposing size of these marine behemoths. Seasickness, extreme patience, luck, timing, balance — all factors in seizing moments to shoot exciting whale shots like the ones featured here. See more photos in the Whale Breaches gallery. Photos from Justin Hart, Lacewing!, EricOPhotos, evanffitzer, and Tom Clifton" - John (bird whisperer) from Bookmarklet

beautiful photoshoot ! http://bit.ly/LhxGQi - SchoolandUniversity.com

"To attempt to have intercourse with a hornet's nest is a very bad idea." Yes. Yes, it is. - Victor Ganata

I seem to remember IBT falling for hoaxes before. - John (bird whisperer)

Uhh... what? "Say you've got a dog and you're not sure what breed it is. Maybe it's part poodle? With a little bit of Labrador? And it drools a lot, so maybe there's some St. Bernard mixed into the DNA? Most people call these dogs "mutts." But in Washington, D.C., owners are being asked to refer to them as "Xoloitzcuintli" when filling out pet-licensing paperwork with the District's health department, according to the Washington Post." - ronin from Bookmarklet

That strikes me as incredibly sloppy database design... - Andrew C (✓) from Android

"The web was abuzz today with the apparent news that a man in Sweden had died after trying to have sex with a nest of hornets. Reports circulated across the world of a man so bloated that his body was mistaken for a whale carcass. The 35-year-old, apparently known only as Hasse, was said to have been found unconscious next to his farm in Ystad, Sweden. A neighbour was quoted as saying Hasse looked like a beached whale due to the inflammation caused by hundreds of stings. However, it now appears as though the story was too good to be true, albeit not for the unfortunate Hasse, as he is said to not even exist. The original source for the story has now been traced to a satirical website in Sweden, which reported the stinging tale back in September, 2012. It was originally reported animal rights campaigners were concerned about the wellbeing of the hornets, but we are now fairly sure no hornets (or men called Hasse) were harmed in the making of this story." - John (bird whisperer) from Bookmarklet

I love that this came about because animal rights activists were worried about the hornets. I mean, come the fuck on already. I just can't with those people. - Hookuh Tinypants

Cool! I think this may have helped me ID something I photographed at the UC Davis Botanical Garden. - Spidra Webster

Ah, I know the feeling. I'm way behind on posting photos from the past month. - John (bird whisperer)

"People hate it when the doctors and medical reporters give them conflicting signals on what they should or shouldn’t eat. The press certainly met the public’s low expectations this week, with Healthday admonishing us that “Most Americans Should Eat Less Salt,” The New York Times reporting that there’s "No Benefit Seen in Sharp Limits on Salt in Diet,” and The New York Daily News advising us to “Go Ahead and Order that Side of Fries.” All these, remarkably, stemmed from the very same Institute of Medicine report. Many stories quoted “experts” saying they stand by old recommendations that we should aim for no more than 1500 mg a day, but the Times actually quotes the chair of the IOM report saying that some people may suffer risks if they get less than 2,300 mg a day. Those risks include “increased rates of heart attacks and an increased risk of death.” Oy Vey! That’s not helpful. What’s a health-conscious consumer to do? Though some headlines mistakenly said there was a new study, the... more... - John (bird whisperer) from Bookmarklet

They may or may not contain too much sodium. ;-) - John (bird whisperer)

"A sci-fi convention briefly turned to the dark side after police were forced to separate two rival groups of fans who clashed wearing full costumes. Share article The force was called to the fourth Norwich Sci-Fi and Film Convention, hosted by the Norwich Star Wars Club, following reports of a fight between the organisers and Doctor Who fans in the Norwich Sci-Fi Club. Both sides admit to having a long-running feud and are said to hold their own conventions. Tempers flared after the treasurer of Norwich Sci Fi Club, Jim Poole, arrived at the event at the University of East Anglia hosted by their Star Wars' nemeses." - Jessie from Bookmarklet

"Poole said of the incident: "This wasn't a fight between Star Wars fans and Doctor Who fans with lightsabres and sonic screwdrivers drawn. "It's a bit sad and pathetic. We're all in the same boat. We're not in competition. "We'd like to extend the hand of friendship."" - Jessie

FPS = Fire People Sunday? - John (bird whisperer)

I kind of thought that today would be when things would start to come together nicely. I can honestly say that I like my future prospects a lot better now than I did a week ago. Apparently, I have had market value all along. Today, I received a new phone call, made a return phone call (which, in turn, is moving things quickly), and I have a call scheduled for tomorrow. - Julian

Good luck! - John (bird whisperer)

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When it has more braided hair pics, then the transition will be complete. - Micah from FFHound(roid)!

This one is pretty good too. - John (bird whisperer) from Bookmarklet

This is a really useful site for identifying plants, with useful descriptions and reasonably good photographs. (Of course it might not be as useful outside the northeast.) - John (bird whisperer) from Bookmarklet

Bob! :D - Jennifer Dittrich

:-D - John (bird whisperer)

Congratulations :) - Hedgehog

Congrats!!!! - Rachel Walden

“Star Wars” despots vs. “Star Trek” populists - Salon - David Brin http://www.salon.com/1999... - Victor Ganata

I knew Star Trek before Star Wars, so now a fan of both (of course only the first trilogy). - Nils Sandin