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The Humble Inventor
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Dr Andrew Impey
Some of the world's greatest innovators are people you've never heard of. Everyone knows about Alexander Graham Bell (the telephone), Edward Jenner (vaccination) and the like. But there are a whole host of less obvious inventions that probably never even entered your invention radar - if you have such a thing.
Is There A Job You Wouldn't Do?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
There are jobs I wouldn't do, jobs I wouldn't want to do and jobs I wouldn't be good at. Now it's my job to explain.
Does It Have Your Stamp Of Approval?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
The U.S. Postal Service leaves a lot to be desired. If the government had been required to notify us by mail about the increased cost of mailing a letter, we'd still be paying thirty-nine cents.
Ever Had One Of Those Daze?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Every once in a while there is one of those daze that has a black cloud hanging over it. I can't see it from my prone position in bed. I get up - unfortunately not knowing I should have stayed in bed.
I Didn't Know - Did You?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Who knew chocolate cookies and milk is good news/bad news? Who knew I shouldn't have given away the seashell, wind chimes from Cousin Walter?
Want The Scoop?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Ice cream is America's favorite treat. If you know someone who doesn't like ice cream, ask to see their belly button. It's said that aliens don't have belly buttons.
Is Self-Therapy Theraputic?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Life is a succession of problems - some big and some small. Self-therapy is there when you need it and it's free.
How Green Is Your Thumb?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Not everyone has a green thumb. Even those who do have green thumbs don't always use them as well as they could. The Jolly Green Giant used to advertise tiny, green peas.
What Couldn't You Do Without?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Other than the necessities of life there's nothing we couldn't do without. However, there are some things that make our lives so much better we've become dependent on them. It would be like bread without butter or Wednesday night without "Lost".
How Do You Say Equal In French?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Whoever said, "Don't judge a book by its cover" would probably advise not to judge a restaurant by its menu cover, but for one evening I felt like a French freedom fighter.
Are Sitters An Endangered Species?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
There was a time not that long ago when getting a sitter was as easy as calling the girl down the block. Things have changed. Sitters are now an endangered species.
Would You Rather Be In Philadelphia?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
I doubt if you have much in common with W.C. Field's. You probably never met Mae West or made a movie and you probably do like children. However, I bet you share a similar philosophy about life. I bet there are times you'd rather be in Philadelphia.
Comedy & Laughter to Highlight Everyday Middle Eastern & Arab Problems !
By :
http://www.KarKarToon.com
More than just entertaining the average visitor, KarKarToon.com attempts to put the Arab World's harsh REALITY into clear perspective. Through simple but genuine humor: "A Sarcastic Insight into the Arab World"
KarKarToon.com has made its MISSION to ignite a sense of awareness and understanding. It asks of its user to not just laugh and smile at its pictures, videos, jokes or games...., but to think about how they can start making a change their community.
Have You Found A Penny Recently?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Is finding a quarter luckier than finding a penny? How does a bell bring you luck? Is seeing a falling star always lucky? Are you lucky I wrote this article?
Is Camp A Four-Letter Word?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Some people are outside campers, some people are inside campers and some people think camp is a four-letter word. Which are you?
An Eye for an Apprentice
By :
Dr Andrew Impey
An interesting look at physiognomy - The 500 year old theory of judging people based on how far appart their eyes are. Physiognomy is then applied to the hit tv show, The Apprentice, to judge who really should have won.
Does Every Litter Bit Hurt?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Unfortunately, litter isn't just outside. There's litter inside our homes. When you're not looking, casual living can turn into chaos.
How Old Is Your Car In People Years?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
There are advantages to driving an old car. It teaches you humility and patience. It teaches you to respect old age and - not having to make car payments.
Useless Bits of Body
By :
Dr Andrew Impey
An interesting and lighthearted look at what body parts people can live without, and what the uses are for others. The article raises the interesting question of 'why do we have two nostrils?'
What Kind Of Car Are You?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
If you like to look at flashy cars come to LA, but drive carefully. One of the explanations for the amount of car accidents in LA is that people are looking at all the flashy cars instead of looking where they're driving.
The Woody Allen Quick Quips Survival Guide
By :
Saleem Rana
How do you laugh when you want to cry? Borrow a one-liner from Woody Allen.
Who'd Like Four Rats?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
What does a mother say when her young son wants to do his science project on cholesterol. She says,rats!
Does Environmentally Sound Make A Noise?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Mother Earth is taken for granted. I've never sent her a card on Mother's Day. Have you?
Who Put The Super In Supermarket?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
If my supermarket were any more super, the manager would have a large, red "S" on the front of his shirt.
How Clean Is Clean?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Benjamin Franklin said there were only two certainties in life - death and taxes. Obviously Benjamin Franklin never did housework. Dust is a certainty.
Why Are Men Different?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
For years I asked myself why men are different than women. Then I discovered that the answer was in the question - a lack of "why" chromosome.
How Do You Look To Others?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If that's true, how you look depends on how others see you.
Who Put M And E In Computer?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
According to Webster's Dictionary, compute means to make sense. So why don't computers compute to me?
World Travel Without A Suitcase?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
If you hunger for travel and have a willing imagination, let your taste buds tour the Yellow Pages.
Is This Another Fish Story?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Sushi is an acquired taste. However, whether you like it or you don't, it changes the way you look at your child's goldfish.
Is Slang A Four-Letter Word?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
My grandmother knew language is a living thing - that it changes and evolves. However, she would have had it inoculated against slang.
Are You And Your Mate Well Mated?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
No marriage is perfect, but can't every marriage use a little improvement?
Is Progress Our Most Important Product?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
We who are electronically challenged need an outlet to express frustration. Lord knows we have to stay away from electric outlets.
Have You Been Nailed?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
The long and short of it is that having long fingernails is enjoyable for only short periods of time.
Have You Played Suburban Slot Machines?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Most people probably don't realize they have slot machines where they live - usually downtown.
Is It A Pursesonal Problem?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
A woman's purse is a portable life support. Having it stolen can be hazardous to her health.
What If You Made a Web Page and Nobody Came To Visit
By :
Michael Dappert
How many web pages are there? Can they all possibly have millions of visitors?
Top 10 Signs Your Addicted to eBay
By :
Joshua Watson
A simple yet funny Top 10 David Letterman Spoof. Anyone that uses eBay on a regular basis will be able to appreciate this.
How Natural Is The Natural Look?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Makeup manufacturers make millions selling products to make us look natural and naturally we buy them.
Stones Quest Series for Young Adutls is Gainning Popularity
By :
LaRene Ellis
A sci-fi novel series for young adults readers is out. It is a five book series that is gaining popularity. Two of the five books are published and their third will be out in Feb. 2008. The series has something in it for everyone: romance, action, sci-fi/fantasy, humor, and suspense. Children and adults can also enjoy the story. A thrilling read!
Are You Off-Track?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Traveling by train was a pleasant surprise. It had been so long since I traveled this way I had thought I might need a personal trainor.
What Does America Say To You?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
America means different things to different people. From offering religious freedom to being the home of Disneyland - America has as many meanings as it has Americans.
Excuse Me, But, Yes, I Am From 'Long-Guy-Land'
By :
Judi Lynn Lake
As much as I miss Long Island and New York, when I am there I can't wait to get back 'home'. The horns honking, the sirens, the closed in suburbs and, yes, the traffic, all get on my nerves now. These days, I look forward to the quiet, the easy conversation, and... the 'y'all come back now, you hear!' The way I figure it, I now have the best of both worlds and what can be better than that.
Why Is There No Time Like The Present?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Type A personalities will feel compelled to read this because it's about Type A personalities. All others will want to read it to find out why Type A personalities are compelled to.
Is It The 21st Century Version Of "The Invasion Of The Body Snatchers"?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Look around you. People are missing. I think it's due to the 21st century version of "The Invasion Of The Body Snatchers".
What's An Emotional Massage?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
When we told friends we were moving to a smaller house with bigger problems, they didn't understand why - until they saw the view.
Build It And They Will Come?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Architects design the future, but only time will tell if it's history.
Don't You Think Trashers Should Be Trashed?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Trashing, also known as littering, is a sign of disrespect for the environment, disrespect for others and a sign that that the trasher deserves to be disrepected.
Why Is Mother's Day Only Once A Year?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
I think Mother's Day is the right day to ask this question. After giving the gift of life to your child, is a simple, little thank you every day too much to ask?
Have You Heard White Whisper And Read Roar?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Have you ever said this color doesn't look good on me or this color doesn't go with that? That's because those colors aren't saying the right things to you.
Have You Stopped To Watch The World Go By Recently?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
If you take time to stop and watch the world go by, it's amazing what you see.
Orange You Glad Orange Is Out?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Thankfully, fads are temporary fashion. Otherwise, we coulc be chewing fruit-striped gum and wearing mood rings.
How Many Ways Do You Recycle?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Everything is recycled. My desk is recycled wood. My computer is recyled technology. The family photo is a recycled memory and I am recycled genes.
Can Feng Shui Make Men Romantic?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
The Chinese have practiced feng shui for thousands of years. I thought my husbnd need practice being romantic. Putting the two together seemed the obvious solution.
Are You A Procrastinator?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Some of us are doers. Others say they'll do whatever it is later, tomorrow, on the weekend, as soon as they get a chance. These are procratinators.
Is It Plane, Plain Or Pain?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
If you want an opportunity to meet people and make close friendships, travel by plane.
Do Manners Make The Man?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
From wearing hats inside and backwards to "Please turn off your cell phones" - manners change as times change.
Are You Motivated To Be Motivated?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
How does motivation make the world go around? Are you motivated to find out?
What Would You Do If You Ran The World?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Whenever my grandmother was frustrated by something, she'd say, "If I ran the world" and then she'd proceed to tell us how she'd fix the probllem. Now I occasionally run the world. Try it. I think you'll like it.
Is It A Good Sign?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Signs are everywhere. You might be wearing one. You might have sat on one today. In fact, right now you have a handful.
Wasn't Making Hard Copies Easier?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Computers were invented to make our lives easier. Over the years they have gotten smaller in size, but computers are still big headaches.
Do Little, White Lies Keep You Out Of Heaven?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Little white lies come in all shapes and sizes. Why do we tell them - even to ourselves?
Cashing in on Man Made Global Warming by Using Offsets
By :
John DeJong
Some celebrity singer was recently quoted as saying that in order to save more trees we ought to limit ourselves with just one sheet of toilet paper for every visit.
Have You Exercised The Option To Exercise?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
I understand that exercising to stay in shape is important for my health, but how do you fit a rectangular shape into a well-rounded hole?
Dice Sports Games That Are Fun; the Pro Football Game.
By :
John DeJong
This is the next installment in a world of incredibly fun sports games played with dice. In the first installment I taught you how to play the college version of "Dice Football". That was the simplest of all my dice sports games. Now it is time to start getting a little more complex. As, in all my dice football games you will need two dice, notebook paper and a pen or pencil.
What's WYT Shopping?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Would you like to be sipping egg nog the day before Chritmas instead of skipping meals to get everything done? Then WYT shopping is for you.
Is There An Art To Judging Good Art?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
You can put paint on a chicken's feet and have it walk across a canvas, but is this art?
Does Chattering Idly Sound Like Gossip?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
We all feel better when we hear that someone's life is more out of contol than ours. But will that make us gossips?
Have You Tried Creative Complaining?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
A Colorado minister inroduced his congregation to the idea of positive complaining or ... how to put a positive spin on some of the negativity in your life.
Do You Have The Flair To Be A "Woman Of A Certain Age"?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
"A woman of a certain age" is not just any older woman. She has a certain flair, as well as certain privileges.
Did You Buy It?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Ads are everywhere - from the floor to the sky and almost everywhere in between. You may advertise products evey day.
Have You Heard My New Word?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Things that you experience through one or more of your senses are real. They can't be unbelieveable. That's why I invented the word "hardtobelievable".
Would You Rather Have A Boyfriend Or A Dog?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Boyfriends and dogs have a lot in common. Which would you rather have?
Another Blond Joke?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
I'm a blonde who thinks blond jokes are funny. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean I'm having more fun.
Is Health Food Really Healthy?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Food made by Mother Nature is healthy. Food put in jars and boxes by Paul Newman isn't as healthy as he looks. Food I make requires a healthy appetite... but can you have a healthy appetite without healthy food?
Are You A Creature Of Habit?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Man has evolved over thousands of years, but we're still creatures of habit.
Do You Take This Man?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Weddings run the gamut from economical to extravagant and from judge of the peace to one-hundred-piece orchestra. However,is the wedding really the happient day of a couples' life?
Where Does Time Go And How Can I Stop It?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
The hands on clocks seem to spin faster than the speed of light. It's time to put some light on the subject of slowing it down.
Is Driving Yourself Crazy A Short Trip?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
After driving in New YOrk City, I thought LA driving would be easy. These days can you go for a Sunday drive in any city?
Are You Wearing A Uniform?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Uniforms are everywhere - policemen, firemen,soldiers. You might be wearing a uniform without realizing it.
Wish It Were The Weekend?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
We look forward to weekends - time to relax and have fun; and most of us dread Mondays. That can be fixed.
One Mans Struggle With A Large Corporation
By :
David Cowley
A humorous account of one mans struggle with a large corporation
How Do You Define Friend?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Friends come in both sexes, but a woman makes a better friend for a woman than a man would.
Do You Know How Generous You Are?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
We are all aware when we do a favor for someone. However, we are doing unintentional favors every day.
Do Some Days Seem Thirty-four Hours Long?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Everyone has bad days, but not everyone had my grandmother. Her philosophy about bad days is good today.
Do You Know What's In Store?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
I claimed I could buy a gift for family or friends in any store. My husband turned my claim into a challenge.
Is It A Good Look Or A Stare?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Why don't women who are hair challenged like I am form a support group. We would have someone to console us after a bad haircut or someone to borrow a hat from on bad hair days.
Are You A Bad Dreamer?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
There's a difference between nightmares and bad dreams.
Peanuts And Crackerjack?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Some people think baseball is boring. It's not if you know how to watch the game.
What's A Sure Cure For Pigging Out?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Becoming a vegetarian is a lifestyle change. If politicians became vegetarians, would they stop putting pork in their bills?
Do Post-its Stick To YourMind?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
There seem to be more and more ads on television, but are they effective? Do you remember what Donald Sutherland was advertising?
Do You Feel Foolish?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
In this article I cover everything from the origin of April Fool's Day to my frustration that it's on a Sunday this year
I researched the origin of April Fool's day, so I know when and where it started. However, I have no idea if it will ever stop.
Am I The Only One?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
There are a lot of things that don't make sense to me, and I don't think it's just because I'm a blond - or is it?
For Better Or For Worse?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
All husbands are unique, but am I the only one whose husband wants to be anonymous?
How Often Do You Gamble?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Gambling is not only in our blood, it's embedded in our everyday lives.
Were You Part Of The Collective Sigh After Christmas?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Congratulations! You're finally recovered from the pressure of buying Christmas presents. But what about the gifts for the other holidays througout the year?
Do You Want To Bet It Hasn't Changed?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
When you walk down the Las Vegas strip or through the hotels, you see very few children. Laas Vegas has grown up - again.
Who Springs Into Cleaning?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Spring cleaning spoils spring, but I may have found a way to take the spring out of cleaning.
What's A Television Without Pictures?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
Why I would choose radio over television. Would you?
It Might As Well Be Spring - Shouldn't It?
By :
Knight Pierce Hirst
When you look out your window, can you tell if it's spring. It's easy for me. I know where spring is.
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