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This was both just too sad and very bizzare not to share here: BERLIN, Germany (Reuters)—A German inventor has angered animal rights activists with his answer to fighting the soaring cost of fuel—dead cats. Christian Koch, 55, from the eastern county of Saxony, told Bild newspaper that his organic diesel fuel—a homemade blend of garbage, run-over cats and other ingredients—is a proven alternative to normal consumer diesel. “I drive my normal diesel-powered car with this mixture,” Koch said. “I have gone 170,000 km (106,000 miles) without a problem.” The Web site of Koch’s firm, “Alphakat GmbH”, says his patented “KDV...

LIBERTY, Mo. - Some humans don't have it this good. In life, Bogie the cat had dozens of surrogate mommies and daddies along the Liberty square who each kept food, toys and litter boxes awaiting his stop on the daily rounds. In death, Liberty's famed black cat had a funeral recently in the atrium of the Clay County courthouse, panels of photos and newspaper articles chronicling his 13 years, and around 60 persons mourning his loss. "The last lesson Bogie taught us was to remind us of the brevity of life," said the Rev. Richard Rudd, who knew Bogie from...

This week's Forbes has an article penned by Fuller Torrey on "Cats and Schizophrenia." Besides being hard to access the article is short and leaves out some information that tones down the alarming nature of the data. Below is an exerpt of a Corante article that fills the data in. Carl Zimmer's article begins with data on rats and cats suggesting that rat behavior is indeed changed by toxoplasmosis. He then goes on to discuss the specifics in humans. "...The Oxford scientists knew that humans can be hosts to Toxoplasma, too. People can become infected by its eggs by handling...

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With his vicious fangs on display and weight firmly on his back legs, this tabby looks set to pounce on its unsuspecting prey. But it is not mice, birds or any other small animals he is after. It is not even the other pet cats he has already savaged in his neighbourhood. They were deemed too 'small' a target to terrify, so he decided to turn his attention to a much larger prey - humans. The pet cat, who has been named Grumpy because of his exploits, started entering all the cat flaps on one street in the search for...

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Pile of Evidence Points to Willy the Cat As Gardening-Glove Thief in New York Suburb PELHAM, N.Y. Jul 20, 2006 (AP)— A pink-and-white gardening glove was missing Thursday morning from Jeannine Goche's front porch. But there was absolutely no mystery about who had taken it. Willy, the cat who loves gloves, had struck again. "It has to be him," said Goche, an attorney. "I've heard about him." As if the gardeners of Pelham don't have enough to worry about, with the rocky soil and the slugs and the big trees casting too much shade, a feline felon has been sneaking into their back...

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Clawless kitty chases bear up tree CBC News Last Updated Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:47:10 EDT Who needs a guard dog when Jack the elderly suburban housecat is on duty? The 10-year-old New Jersey tabby defended his neighbourhood turf earlier this week by chasing a wandering black bear up a tree — twice. This black bear clings to a backyard tree after it was chased by a New Jersey cat. (Suzanne Giovanetti/Associated Press) West Milford residents Suzanne and Jack Giovanetti first noticed a bear huddled in a tree in their backyard on Sunday afternoon. Sitting beneath the tree: A...

Cat proves size doesn't always matter in his neck of the woods. To his neighbors, he's a loner, a sometimes-friendly, sometimes- surly senior who spends his days wandering through the woods. He is particular about his yard. Strang ers are not always welcomed. But last week, Jack the cat be came a hero when he chased a black bear out of his neighbors' yard and up a tree. Twice. Last Sunday afternoon Suzanne Giovanetti was reading at the kitchen table when her husband Dean cried out from the TV room at the back of the house: A black bear had...

Global warming is a myth. If you need proof, look no further than my electric bill. Here it is, the first week of hurricane season in “hot” and “humid” Houston. I have still not used my a/c this season (been chilly). In previous years, April and May were months of heavy a/c use and the electric bills reflected such usage. This year, the a/c still sits silent (at least so far) and I will enjoy another low electric bill. Conclusive proof that global warming is a myth. Time for some kitty pictures. Global Cooling Keeps Beer Cold – Si ?...

A Landrieu losing an election in Louisiana? Impossible! Since the election was democrat vs. democrat, where are all the vote fraud stories? History shows they can’t even run their own primaries without vote fraud. One could argue that the contest was loser vs. loser, so the people are the loser regardless. Howard Dean/DNC Wanted Landrieu to Win. Makes Him a Racist, No? Dean Wears the Dunce Cap; His Response: AAAAAAHHHHH ! William Jefferson (D-Va) Redefining “Cold Hard Cash” Mentally Incompetent Gets Away With Voting Twice (democrat) Those Rats Got Away, This One Didn’t Governor Perry (RINO-Taxes) Signs New Business Tax...

The Mexican people aren't the only ones who realize that the "country" known as Mexico is no longer a civilized nation. Thousands of animals are leaving the 3rd world cesspool that should be an oil rich world superpower. El Cujo, a miniature Chihuahua who recently crossed the border complained about Mexico's poor health conditions. "I may eat crap, nibble my butt, and look like a rat with acromegaly, but I don't want to live in a country that has to send ambulances to another country for emergency healthcare. El Cujo also knows that US doctors don’t extort families of foreigners...

Hope everyone has a good Mother’s Day. The big topic in the state of Texas (or is it the state of Taxes) concerns the special session of the state legislature, scheduled to end tomorrow (16 May). Several bills set of the governor’s desk. New business tax and increase cigarette tax. Meanwhile, the state has a $8.2 billion surplus. Notice that the tax increases passed the legislature quickly, while miniscule and temporary property tax relief struggles through the legislature. Hence the name TAXES. Can You Say, Governor Kinky?? Band Working on Campaign Song Courtesy of TheForceofOne Some good news from the...

Sunday is Mother’s Day. Nothing more needs be said; y’all know what to do. Picture time. Momma Cat Hug Kitty Has Momma’s Eyes; Literally. Kitty Stole Dad’s Earplugs; Now He Has No Excuses. Will use one puppy picture this week. New H.A.T. FR Mascots (new arrivals). Courtesy of Eaker

Today is May 1st. Biggest story is the illegal immigrant “holiday” for their protest. Just happens to be a day known as a holiday (for communists). Proud to say I am working today. Those of you that have the day off for legitimate reasons, go shopping and spend some money. On to some pictures of cats working and/or shopping. Oriental Food Delivery. Company IT Department Professional Actor. Tom Cruise, Eat Your Heart Out Legal Worker Handling Yard

Fifty ways to kill Zacharias Moussaui It looks like Zacharias Moussaui may have to be sent to meet the 72 virgins in hell. With that in mine, here are some the ways the Government can administer Justice to Zacharias Moussaui. 1. Place Zacharias Moussaui in a chair. Using an industrial strength crane, hoist 150 ft. above Zacharias Moussaui a 900 lbs. pot-belly pig. Drop the 900 lbs. pig onto Zacharias Moussaui. 2. Force Zacharias Moussaui to watch GIGLI, BASIC INSTINCT 2, ALEXANDER, CATWOMAN, SUPERBABIES: BABY GENIUSES 2, WHITE CHICKS, JERSEY GIRL, and other Razzie Award winning movies. This will force...

So many topics, so little time. I will stick to recent Texas related topics. Texas Legislature Back in Session – One Way to Protect Wallet/Purse Suddenly, the Rolling Knome Looks Like a Better State Rep. $8.2 Billion Surplus? Watch Comptroller Blame Cat Vote Fraud in Duval County, TX. Who’s Running That Place, Some Stupid Dog?

Have not taken a browse among the troll threads in a while. Random browse yields the following. Bad Kitty – No Easter Rabbit For You Courtesy of TUAN_JIM Easter Bird – Badly Undercooked Courtesy of Slings and Arrows Kaboom – Time for Troll Shattering -- Kaboom Courtesy of PilloryHillary Illegals Go Home !! Courtesy of sully777