Aug 23, 2007 -
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12484-monkeys-learn-to-do-arithmetic-for-peanuts.html
15:29 15 August 2007
NewScientist.com news service
Catherine Brahic
It takes a smart monkey to do mathematics, and although Elsa Addessi insists her 10 capuchins aren't quite doing sums, she admits they must be pretty clever to be able to pass the tests that she has put them through. One can even handle multiplication.
Addessi, a researcher at the Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies in Rome, Italy, tested whether her capuchins could understand the value of monkey money, and then use it to buy the greatest amount of food.
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May 18, 2009 -
We finally have the track listing for the long awaited new album from Dave Matthews Band. Here it is!
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Oct 07, 2006 -
Paen Scott is a Dark One: a vampire without a soul. And his mother is
about to lose hers, too, if Paen can’t repay a debt to a demon by
finding a relic known as the Jilin God—in five days.
Half-elf Samantha Cosse may have gotten kicked out of the Diviner’s
Order, but she’s still good at finding things—which is why she just
opened her own private investigation agency.
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Nov 06, 2008 -
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2008
Release #09-003
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 934-4497
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S.
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Dec 10, 2008 -
The actor on fame, life with six kids and how playing an old man made him grow up
Brad pitt is having technical difficulties.
"I normally need my kids to do this," he mutters, as he attempts to connect my iPod into his stereo. "They're so beyond me in technology, it's hard to keep up.
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Aug 27, 2008 -
Last Thursday My grandmother called and asked if i wanted to add something to the mail baby shower for my 2nd cousin who is due with a little girl at the end of Oct. My cousin is a couple of years older then I so we spent a lot of time together when we were younger. If i have time to make something I'd rather do that then go to the store and buy something.
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Apr 12, 2008 -
Birthday cake for an 8 year old girl who LOVES monkeys!! The cake was french vanilla with vanilla buttercream in light blue and light green. The stripes and diamonds were made from colored fondant, as well as the adorably playful monkeys lounging on the sides and top of the cake.
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May 20, 2008 -
Douglas Co. Recalls Children's Blankets Due to Strangulation Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2008
Release #08-275
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 992-9002
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Douglas Co.
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Nov 06, 2007 -
By William Keck, USA TODAY
LOS ANGELES — Even as a girl, Angelina Jolie showed little interest in princesses and fairies. Macabre stories are what captivated her back then, and continue to influence her film choices today.
"I liked Vlad the Impaler," the actress recalled at Monday night's Beowulf premiere.
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Sep 08, 2007 -
*Obscure reference from an episode of The Venture Bros.
Anyway - here are the contents of my diaper bag:
We've got:
- four diapers (size 3)
- a small pack of wet wipes
- a plush toy monkey
- a spare onesie
- a "Born To Be Wild" bib (with stain)
- a pacifier
- a tube of Orajel Baby
- a Johnson's balm stick for dry baby cheeks (not those cheeks)
- a mini first aid kit from my mom's hospital (looks like a matchbook)
- Blistex Silk 'N' Shine
- sunglasses
- keys (complete with pink monkey fist)
- passport
- check book
- wallet
- blue Sharpie pen
- Blackberry
- a Stila Lip Glaze (Apricot)
- and, a Bounce dryer sheet to keep it all (relatively) fresh
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