Bunnies Galore
He sent me this website which has stuff about rabbits... And boy, was there quite a lot of rabbit body language that's new knowledge. Apparently rabbits do the bunny hop dance when they're happy, and grind their teeth when contented. They sniff, grunt and stomp too!
From the website:
Rabbits have a language all their own. here are some tips on interpreting your bunnies hops, kicks and grunts.
Sniffing: May be annoyed or just talking to you.
Grunts: Usually angry, watch out or you could get bit!
Shrill Scream: Hurt or dying
Chinning: Their chin contains scent glands, so they rub their chin on items to indicate that they belong to them. Same as a cat rubbing it's forehead on people and objects.
Bunny Hop Dance: A sign of happiness.
Begging: Rabbits are worse than dogs about begging, especially for sweets. Beware of giving the rabbits treats. Overweight rabbits are not as healthy as trim rabbits.
Playing: Rabbits like to push or toss objects around.
Stomping: He's frightened, mad or trying to tell you that there's danger (in his opinion).
Teeth Grinding: Indicates contentment, like a cats purr. Loud grinding can indicate pain.
Oh, and another hilarious thing on the page in its deadpan humour style...
WARNING: Don't let your kids play with the bunnies or they may not eat 'em at dinner time!
Sunday, January 16, 2005
Denial Disorders
I'm convinced that many people have denial disorders. From the girl next door to the man on the street to the scholars in the libraries... MANY.
Just in class on Wed, my lecturer said that slavery in ancient Egypt probably was not as cruel as we think. Apparently, the people saw the Pharoahs as god and so, were full willing to be his slaves and die for him. So, no whips were needed to push the people to work, neither were their living conditions bad.
PHOOOEY. I think that simply by saying such a thing, he's undermining the fact that Israelites were slaves in the land of Egypt once upon a time. And why is this such a big thing? Remember the exodus? God saved his people from the slave masters by sending Moses to bring the people out of Egypt. His people were the Israelites, the chosen ones. And how is that relevant for us today? Jesus saved his people from Master Sin by dying on the cross and rising again. His people are Christians, people who trust in the sufficiency of his work on the cross and submit to his Lordship, the chosen ones. See the parallelism?
Then again, perhaps I shouldn't be so shocked and flabbergasted. After all, if scholars and even nations can deny certain recent events, why shouldn't they deny events which happened even earlier?
I'm convinced that many people have denial disorders. From the girl next door to the man on the street to the scholars in the libraries... MANY.
Just in class on Wed, my lecturer said that slavery in ancient Egypt probably was not as cruel as we think. Apparently, the people saw the Pharoahs as god and so, were full willing to be his slaves and die for him. So, no whips were needed to push the people to work, neither were their living conditions bad.
PHOOOEY. I think that simply by saying such a thing, he's undermining the fact that Israelites were slaves in the land of Egypt once upon a time. And why is this such a big thing? Remember the exodus? God saved his people from the slave masters by sending Moses to bring the people out of Egypt. His people were the Israelites, the chosen ones. And how is that relevant for us today? Jesus saved his people from Master Sin by dying on the cross and rising again. His people are Christians, people who trust in the sufficiency of his work on the cross and submit to his Lordship, the chosen ones. See the parallelism?
Then again, perhaps I shouldn't be so shocked and flabbergasted. After all, if scholars and even nations can deny certain recent events, why shouldn't they deny events which happened even earlier?
- Nanking Massacre
- Nazi Holocaust
- Cambodian (Khmer Rouge) holocaust
I'm sure there are many more events that are currently being disputed. What's being disputed? Whether they took place. I wonder what's in the minds of these people...
Monday, January 10, 2005
Many moons ago, I promised to post a picture of the Christmas pyramid once i borrowed a digi cam. Thanks jun, for taking this during the Christmas party! Well, here's it in a plan view. Not all it's beauty is captured... i think it can't be captured. Really, you gotta see the real thing itself, spinning under the warm glow of the lights!
New Fangled See-saws
No more the familiar see-saws of yore... ok, not yore. Just of our childhood days. Those were really simple: a plank of wood balanced on a pivot in the middle. No fancy curves and animal prints or anything.
Now, the see saws are massive structures that reach diagonally across the structure. It's hard to describe it, and you just have to see it for yourself! Now the pivot is a huge bar that runs across the structure, above the seats. New fangled see-saw.
Now, the see saws are also based on a spring mechanism. Both sides have to bounce on their bar to move the see-saw. New fangled tiring see-saw.
But hey, it was fun reliving the old days, even though these see-saws were different. Well, the seats are closer each other, which makes for better talking than the see-saws of yore. Those, phew, required shouting across the plank!
T'was a fun day for children (and the children in us) when see-saws were invented.
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p.s. the value of the swiss franc is rising. this does not bode well.
No more the familiar see-saws of yore... ok, not yore. Just of our childhood days. Those were really simple: a plank of wood balanced on a pivot in the middle. No fancy curves and animal prints or anything.
Now, the see saws are massive structures that reach diagonally across the structure. It's hard to describe it, and you just have to see it for yourself! Now the pivot is a huge bar that runs across the structure, above the seats. New fangled see-saw.
Now, the see saws are also based on a spring mechanism. Both sides have to bounce on their bar to move the see-saw. New fangled tiring see-saw.
But hey, it was fun reliving the old days, even though these see-saws were different. Well, the seats are closer each other, which makes for better talking than the see-saws of yore. Those, phew, required shouting across the plank!
T'was a fun day for children (and the children in us) when see-saws were invented.
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p.s. the value of the swiss franc is rising. this does not bode well.
Saturday, January 08, 2005
Shiny New Talons
Mouschi's Thoughts went for a manicure today, courtesy of Serah & Carol Pte Ltd. Mous reports.
The manicure was an eye-opener. So many chemicals were used! T'was a pity the talons were too short, so the sanding hurt. Not like crazy, but it hurt. Manicurist (is there such a word?) also couldn't do much to the talons except clean them up. Talons were painted with a nice pearl pink sheen which looks very natural. Mous reports being quite happy with the talons, but resolves to grow them before going for another round, if the opportunity arises.
Now, will anyone sponsor a pedicure?
Mouschi's Thoughts went for a manicure today, courtesy of Serah & Carol Pte Ltd. Mous reports.
The manicure was an eye-opener. So many chemicals were used! T'was a pity the talons were too short, so the sanding hurt. Not like crazy, but it hurt. Manicurist (is there such a word?) also couldn't do much to the talons except clean them up. Talons were painted with a nice pearl pink sheen which looks very natural. Mous reports being quite happy with the talons, but resolves to grow them before going for another round, if the opportunity arises.
Now, will anyone sponsor a pedicure?
Near fast, Far slow.
T'was a Saturday morning when the mouse woke up refreshed after a week of running around like a crazed mouse on a sugar/choc/coffee high. In a contemplative mood...
Anyway, the mouse was just looking at the snowflakes fall on this blog. Just how did the snowflakes appear to have depth? It seemed like some snowflakes were slower than others while some were faster. So, since the mouse was a contemplative mouse, theories started flooding the small brain. And...
Eureka! It's the perception of depth! Things that move faster appear nearer, and things that move slower appear further away! Ah... the mouse feels good that not all psychology material has been returned to Dawn yet. And the mouse leans back and relaxes, to the strains of 90.5FM.
T'was a Saturday morning when the mouse woke up refreshed after a week of running around like a crazed mouse on a sugar/choc/coffee high. In a contemplative mood...
Anyway, the mouse was just looking at the snowflakes fall on this blog. Just how did the snowflakes appear to have depth? It seemed like some snowflakes were slower than others while some were faster. So, since the mouse was a contemplative mouse, theories started flooding the small brain. And...
Eureka! It's the perception of depth! Things that move faster appear nearer, and things that move slower appear further away! Ah... the mouse feels good that not all psychology material has been returned to Dawn yet. And the mouse leans back and relaxes, to the strains of 90.5FM.
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Budak Pantai for Tsunami Victims
Local acapella group Budak Pantai will be devoting their next event to the Tsunami victims. All proceeds from the night will go to those affected by the enormous disaster. To make reservations for tickets, email writeus@bluemoo.com.sg.
Details are as follows...
Date: 7th Jan 2005, Friday
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Venue: YMCA Orchard auditorium (1st floor)
Entrance fee: $25 for adults, $10 for students. (Inclusive of 2 drinks, or 1 drink and a snack)
Seating: free seating. Those who failed to secure a reservation but do not mind not having seats are welcome too
Local acapella group Budak Pantai will be devoting their next event to the Tsunami victims. All proceeds from the night will go to those affected by the enormous disaster. To make reservations for tickets, email writeus@bluemoo.com.sg.
Details are as follows...
Date: 7th Jan 2005, Friday
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Venue: YMCA Orchard auditorium (1st floor)
Entrance fee: $25 for adults, $10 for students. (Inclusive of 2 drinks, or 1 drink and a snack)
Seating: free seating. Those who failed to secure a reservation but do not mind not having seats are welcome too
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