So I know what I want to wear for Halloween. First though, I am in need of a conversation with Pastor Cotton. I know the reasons why I pass out candy but I have to hear what he has to say about dressing up for a party or two. I want to wear a cute Halloween costume this year, but Halloween may not happen. I have to check. I saw the cutest costume in the Party City circular. Let’s both go!
Now is everyone ready for Lost tonight? I must admit, I was so into last week’s season finale. It had me on the edge of my seat!
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I finally scheduled time with my exercise coach. He’s my coach and doesn’t even know it.
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Can you believe that it’s October 11th already?
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Thank GOD it’s my lunch time. I insisted on starting this post, because I wanted to chat about something specific but now I don’t know what it is, and its 12 noon. See ya!
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4:41 pm-
I just got back from Bridgeport. It's weird how God makes you face your demons. I hated Bridgeport, couldnt stand talking about it, wouldn't stand visiting but Gee Whiz, I've been there like over 20 times in the past month.
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Guess what yall--
Earth wobbles linked to extinctions
EDT, October 11, 2006
(Reuters) -- Wobbles or variations in the Earth's orbit and tilt are associated with extinctions of rodent and mammalian species, Dutch scientists said on Wednesday.
They studied rodent fossil records in central Spain dating back 22 million years and found that the rise and fall of mammal species was linked to changes in the Earth's behavior which caused cooling periods.
"Extinctions in rodent species occur in pulses which are spaced by intervals controlled by astronomical variations and their effects on climate change," Dr Jan van Dam, of the Utrecht University in the Netherlands, said.
The researchers found two cycles corresponding to the disappearance of rodent species. One lasts 2.4 million years and is linked to variations in the Earth's orbit. The other is a 1.2 million year cycle relating to shifts in the tilt on the Earth on its axis.
The cycles are associated with lower temperatures, changes in precipitation, habitats, vegetation and food availability which are the main factors influencing the extinction peaks, the study published in the journal Nature said.
"Rodents are very sensitive to seasonal changes because they have such a short lifespan," said Van Dam, adding that they represent one of the best mammal fossil records.
At the moment, the Earth is at the beginning of a cycle but the planet's climate system has changed so much in the past 3 million years that it is difficult to predict what will happen in the future.
"The environment is responsible to what happens to species," said Van Dam. "Biological factors are secondary, according to our results."
Copyright 2006 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
MY PLAN TO RID THE WORLD OF THE EVIL ROACH AND SEWER RAT IS WORKING...AHHH HAA HAA HAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t like this October 11th business. You know that plane going into the building in NYC. Right about now-
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