Category Archives: ESL Links

Experts are amazed at the discovery. Children in a nursery were shocked when they spotted a three-headed frog hopping in their garden. The creature – which has six legs – has stunned BBC wildlife experts who warned it could be … Continue reading →

Tonight’s Takeaway Topic from the Berkman Blogger’s meeting was "Are Women’s Blogs Different?". The discussion grew out of a proposal from the lovely Lisa Williams for a session on Women and Blogging at the Blogger II next month. In an … Continue reading →

On the way to the Berkman Bloggers meeting we were listening to that rabid libertarian Jay Severin ranting on about the meaninglessness of the news that the New York Firefighters Union had a) endorsed Kerry, and b) objected to Bush … Continue reading →

There seems to be an epidemic of electroshocked pooches on the streets of Boston lately. It seems to be due to aging energy infrastructure, lots of rain and normal dog behavior. The word on the street is – watch out … Continue reading →

This very strange note appeared in my mailbox this morning, forwarded from a site called "Good for the Jews", which is noteworthy in its own right. The photo, appearantly unaltered, seems to attest to the fact that if this presidential election … Continue reading →

LONDON (Reuters) – It made for great headlines, but the fact that the UK version of Coca-Cola’s Dasani brand bottled water comes out of the London public supply should hardly have come as a surprise. “Coke’s in hot water,” “Eau … Continue reading →

On the arid Pacific edge of the South American continent, 500 miles north of Peru’s Colonial Capital, Lima, and 500 miles south of the Ecuadorian border, there lies a sleepy fishing village called Puerto Chicama, with but two claims to … Continue reading →

WINTER HAVEN – A brawl at the salad bar at Spring Haven Retirement Community sent three senior citizens to Winter Haven Hospital Sunday. Administrators say a 62-year-old resident who threw the first punch will leave the senior residence. All participants … Continue reading →

Sayuri Higa smiles as she samples "Fish McDippers," a new deep-fried fish dish, that McDonald’s Corp.’s Japanese unit McDonald’s Holdings Co. plans to unveil at stores nationwide March 8, at its outlet in Tokyo Monday, March 1, 2004. Similar to … Continue reading →

"Wearing nothing but colorful underwear and strategically placed tape, one Harvard undergraduate joined five similarly clad representatives from the People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals (PETA) in a protest in Harvard Square that ended in the arrest of all … Continue reading →

"Dubai is my territory. Back off," said Ernie Els. "I don’t think so," replied Tiger woods. The "King" of golf, Woods (29,USA) and "Prince" Els (35, USA) clashed in the middle of the desert. The stage was is the EPGA … Continue reading →

Anyone who knows the Dowbrigade or is a regular reader of this space is aware that he has been a life-long fan of sports, both as a spectator and as a participant. We confess to an almost complete lack of … Continue reading →