"Arts graduates are short, sickly and destined for an early grave, according to a report published this week that could do more than all the government initiatives to boost recruitment to the sciences."

I didn't know I was short and sickly...

For a long life, study medicine, not arts

" NEW YORK, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Even though nanotechnology is still in its infancy, the nano prefix is quickly growing into one of the most over-used and misused phrases in the English language."
"Nano-tex, which is majority owned by Burlington Industries Inc. (OTC BB:BRLG.OB - News) and aims to improve textiles at the molecular level, could have you outfitted in nanopants before long."
"They have already listed trademarks such as nano-care and nano-pel for their stain- and wrinkle-resistant materials."
"The environmental crusaders from Greenpeace may not be sure what nanotechnology is, but they are already against it.Greenpeace has called for a moratorium on the release of nanoparticles in commercial products until studies of potential nano pollution can be completed."

" Enthusiasts are referred to as nano reefers, which apparently has nothing to do with minuscule marijuana cigarettes."

Overused, misused nano becoming pervasive prefix

" Israeli scientists have devised a computer that can perform 330 trillion operations per second, more than 100,000 times the speed of the fastest PC. The secret: It runs on DNA."

Computer Made from DNA and Enzymes

" A Japanese toy maker claims to have developed a gadget that translates dog barks into human language and plans to begin selling the product -- under the name Bowlingual -- in U.S. pet stores, gift shops and retail outlets this summer. "

I always wanted to learn to speak dog.

Bow-Lingual dog bark translator

] Gilman and her 11-year-old daughter, Kristen, were among
] Krispy Kreme lovers who planned to spend the night in
] tents in front of the store, eagerly awaiting the grand
] opening. It is the first Krispy Kreme store in New
] Jersey.
]
] "I'm just thrilled to death that Krispy Kreme is finally
] here," Gilman said. The Toms River resident, who grew up
] in Alabama, said that "when people ask me about Krispy
] Kreme, I tell them they are the third religion in the
] South behind Southern Baptist and SEC football."

Its all about Dunkin Donuts.....muhahahahaha

Where's Chocolate Chip Charlie when you need him?

Krazy Krispy Kreme Kooks

"You asked for it... By popular demand, we present the first-edition Spamdemic Map Poster. Printed on a sheet of 35"x23" heavy semi-gloss stock, with all the details you long to tack up on your wall and throw darts at."

The wide world of spam...

The Spamdemic Map

"Items in this Dictionary have been researched by anthropologists, archaeologists, biologists, linguists, psychiatrists, psychologists, semioticians, and others who have studied human communication from a scientific point of view. Every effort has been made to cite their work in the text. Definitions, meanings, and interpretationsleft uncredited are those of the author. Gestures and consumer products with current trademark registrations are identified with the ® symbol"

The NONVERBAL DICTIONARY

Welcome to Grand Illusions, the site for the enquiring mind.
With optical illusions, scientific toys, visual effects, and even a little magic.

Grand illusions

"some 5,000 metric tons of atmospheric mercury are currently deposited worldwide every year."

I'm going to be late!!! LATE!!!

" LIKE ICE CREAM FROM TRITON
[1] Besides the liquid nitrogen, no special ingredients were used in this experiment. [2] The non-cryogenic ingredients were combined in a mixing bowl. [3] The nitrogen was added a cup at a time. Note the use of heavy cryo gloves—this was not an occasion for oven mitts. [4] The concoction was stirred thoroughly and continuously to keep an unbreakable crust from forming. [5] The ice cream was ready to eat when smooth and free of lumps."

Any recipe with liquid nitrogen has to be good

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream