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Vasectomies Could Cut Feral Cat Population
MarciepoohInteresting, but does it apply to non-virtual cats?
Oregon’s Pumice Desert
Marciepooh100 feet of pumice! - Geology is awesome.
Photographer: Rebecca Roush
Summary Author: Rebecca Roush
The Pumice Desert shown above can easily be seen on Crater Lake Highway about 3.5 mi (5.6 km) north of the lake as the crow flies. This geologic feature, like Crater Lake itself, is the result of the massive eruptions of Mount Mazama approximately 7,700 years ago. When driving past the Pumice Desert, it’s hard to comprehend the depth of the pumice, which can reach more than 100 ft (30 m). Because this desert has so little organic matter, the landscape only occasionally provides enough nutrients for plant life. As a result, the soil has never been ameliorated by composting organic matter. The Pumice Desert forms a shallow basin, which implies that a deep valley may have been present prior to Mount Mazama’s eruptions. With a thick cover of ejecta, the original flows probably moved across the valley so quickly and with such strength that the basic basin-shape remained as the flows continued over the divide toward the north. Photo taken October 19, 2012.
- Pumice Desert Coordinates: 43.027886, -122.119228
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Anybody Wanna Peanut?
[WARNING: Very mild adult humor ahead. Hide the children-folk!]
John and I like to chat via Instant Messaging when we're across the house from each other. (Because AMERICA.) Below is our actual IM conversation from last night over today's cake:
Me: Well, this earned a triple-take: [attaches photo]
John: What is that??
Me: You'll figure it out.
John: Is it a number 1?
Me: Noooo...
John: Seriously, what the what?
Me: Look closer.
John: I literally have no idea.
Me: *sigh* It's Thor's hammer, ok?
[short pause]
[loud guffaws echo from the other room]
[short pause]
John: Ok, so why the heck is there a peanut on the tip???
Me: I have no idea. Maybe he's a Princess Bride fan?
And before you all mention it, yes, this IS a pretty great cake... minus the surprisingly obscene topper, of course. Personally I like to think that Clayton is just a fan of the Avengers and Princess Bride.
Thanks to Melanie K. for letting me hammer home another dong joke.
35-foot-tall straw Dalek terrorizes British countryside
It's the superior life form in the universe... and it's made out of straw. Your move, clay Cybermen.
    
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Debris Catalanche
Apparently stable slopes often fail unexpectedly, leading to general consternation and many geologists standing around saying, "Didn't I tell you that would happen? I'm sure I mentioned it. If you're not going to pay attention, at least grab me a beer."
We had an incident at B's house that illustrated the tendency of unstable slopes to fail without warning. Generally, when one is cradling a kitten, the kitten stays somewhat put as long as you're practicing correct kitten cuddling technique.
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| Luna asleep in a stable position. |
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| Once Luna began to slide, there was no stopping the process. |
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| Luna at fullest extent of slide. |
You can see the zone of deposition beginning with her ear, there. This handy diagram from California's Department of Conservation will help you make sense of the chaos.
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| Diagram of a debris avalanche by Janet K. Smith. |
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| Debris Avalanche at South Bluff, Discovery Park. Not quite as cute as a debris catalanche, but makes geologists who don't have to deliver bad news to homeowners squee. |
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MarciepoohI need an excuse to make one of these beds. Any one have a cat (or small! dog) who'd use it?
Ducklings Make Adorable Pets
MarciepoohBased on my mother's experience - No, no they don't make cute pets (but they can be very cute).
Meet The Swedish Vallhund
MarciepoohWOLF CORGIS!!!!
Beautiful Churches That Have Been Converted into Secular Buildings
MarciepoohThe Church Brew Works baby!
What happens to churches whose religious residents have left? Often, they become a bit more secular. Here are some of the most gorgeous and surprising architectural afterlives for these houses of worship.
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On her discovery of GAME OF THRONES creator George R.R. Martin's books...
MarciepoohIt's a good thing I don't work with MRTIM, I'd spend all my time beating my head against counter.
The Devolution of Style
MarciepoohSee that's why I don't accessorize much - I don't want to loose my undead fighting ability.
I know, I know, it's boring. There is no raucous color, no vintage pieces and I practically match. But, it's also easy and I really need easy right now. Easy like jeans (Wit and Wisdom via Nordstrom) and a tee (Gap) with flats (Nine West via Piperlime) and a cardigan (Ann Taylor, thrifted). Besides, this outfit isn't just easy, it makes me feel physically capable. And I realized that when I feel more physically capable, I feel more mentally capable.
In this outfit I felt like I could not only run from zombies (although not the World War Z zombies; apparently their zombies are fast as hell. Which, boo.) but I that could deliver a roundhouse kick straight to a spreadsheet's dome.
I may not be battling zombies (yet; we all know it's coming) but I am battling some serious spreadsheets and dressing like this makes me feel like I have a better chance at winning.
Don't worry, I haven't completely given up. I did add a lovely Megan Mae button flower because it looks great with leopard and doesn't detract from zombie/spreadsheet fighting:
And, in my mind, that's the mark of a truly great accessory; if you can still fight the undead while wearing it, it's a keeper.
Happy Monday, All!
Gracey
What to do if you find a wee baby dromaeosaurus out of its nest
MarciepoohNever show fear.
Your definitive guide to all things pertaining to displaced baby birds. And dromaeosaurs.
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While discussing MAN OF STEEL...
MarciepoohSomehow he wasn't an alien before?
Extreme Dog Grooming
MarciepoohThese are a bit insane.
Creative dog grooming competitions make some pretty bizarre looking pooches, here are 15 of the wildest examples.
Source: The Telegraph
Submitted by: Garrett858
This Han Solo-in-Carbonite lightswitch is clearly turned on
MarciepoohDid no one in marketing see the problem with this?
Looks like when Han Solo was dunked in Bespin's Carbon Freezing Chamber, he was frozen in a most unfortunate... er, position.
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06/03/13 PHD comic: 'Professor Proverbs'
MarciepoohThe last is why Chris does not want to ever be a PhD advisor.
| Piled Higher & Deeper by Jorge Cham |
www.phdcomics.com
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"Professor Proverbs" - originally published
6/3/2013
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Greatest Wedding Photo In the History of the World
MarciepoohDamn, now I need to redo my wedding photos! (also, SEVEN bridesmaids?)
The Lowders were simply trying to take their bridal party pictures when a most unexpected guest popped into the photo frame. But their terror is our gain, and it has resulted in what is clearly the greatest wedding photo of all time. Update: We talked to the photographer!
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Nailed It
MarciepoohApparently this cartoonist has met my dog.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Fire Swamp
MarciepoohOh my, that's a big screwdriver!
According to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, there are NOT three dangers of the Fire Swamp, my friends; there are seven.
Don't Panic!
Instead, grab your sonic screwdriver,
(With both hands...)
and your ugliest tie-dye beach towel,
(You know, the one with the ugly flowers and the nutrient-soaked hem.)
...and let's go see if we can find the other four!
Wait, I'm forgetting something...
Hey! You! In the red shirt! Wanna join the team?
Great! We wouldn't think of leaving without you.
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Look, up above! It's a Cthulpoo Pony!
Watch out for their aerial bowel assault!
Now, step lively! The Guide warns of AFGs. You could fall and break your neck.
"Areas of Fluctuating Gravity? I don't think they exi-- aiieeeggghhhh!"
Listen! Do you smell something?
As I suspected: it's the herbivorous blast-ended skrewt!
("They call me... Tim.")
Mind the pincers; they've got nasty, big, pointy teeth!
Well, that's three. There's just one more danger --
The Excitable Squirrels of Amorosity!
Look out, men! They'll go straight for your nuts!
(Whose idea was it to bring all these peanuts, anyway?)
*SPROING!*
RUN AWAAAAAY!
Thanks to Robert S., Stacy, Gillian, Anony M., Kellee C., Rachael E., and Jane B., for sending us pictures of cakes that are mostly harmless.
Someone stop me
MarciepoohShouldn't that read "I'm typing in all cats?"
Yes, I realize I just published a new blog post 12 hours ago but I’m posting again because I just found a website that changes your fonts INTO CATS. Say goodbye to the rest of your week because…
Also, it’s Friday night and this is the highlight of my whole weekend.
I really need to get out more.