Monday, May 05, 2008

Horse Lessons


That, my friends, is truly a one-horsepower vehicle. The horse rides on a treadmill in the back, powering the vehicle and at the same time charging a battery that runs the vehicle when the horse gets tired.

It was built by a gentleman from Dubai, and will be showcased here in the States next month.

Just thought you'd enjoy seeing something truly unique to kick-start your Monday.

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WHAT I'VE LEARNED FROM MY HORSE

When in doubt, run far, far away.

Passing gas in public is completely natural.

New shoes are an absolute necessity every six weeks or so.

Everyone loves a good, wet, slobbery kiss.

Never run when you can jog. Never jog when you can walk. And never walk when you can stand still.

If you don't like someone, stomp hard on their foot.

When faced with a task you don't want to do, act dumb.

Love someone who will love you back, especially if they have treats.

[selected from the Ultimate Horse Site]

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WORD for YOUR WEEK: "Iris" is one of those words that has many meanings in English. The two most common are 1) a flower and, 2) the colored ring around the pupil in your eye. The third, little known definition, is rainbow. An iris is also a rainbow. That definition, in fact, is where the word comes from. In the Greek pantheon of supernatural deities, Iris was the goddess of rainbows. The plural of iris is irises, or irides.

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