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29th June 2009:
> Newborn Baby Found By Dog
> Engineer's Guide to Cats: The Interview
Newborn Baby Found By Dog
A couple of weeks ago I reported the news that a dog in Germany had discovered a live hand grenade. But in the ultimate game of one-upmanship, an American canine has gone one better and found…a newborn baby! Joe Logan from Illinois was taking Redbelly out for a morning walk when the dog, sniffing around trees, uncovered the naked infant surrounded by twigs and leaves.
"I heard a little whimper, a tiny whimper. It was overwhelming," said Logan. And with genius insight, given that the baby’s umbilical chord was still attached, he added: “He looked like a newborn”. Sarcasm aside, however, the poor baby boy was in critical condition - it’s believed that he had spent the night outdoors in the cold and rain and so it’s somewhat miraculous that he even survived. Police searched the apartment complex next to where the baby was found and discovered a 24-year-old woman who had given birth without the benefit of medical care. She now faces charges.
I reacted with disbelief and dismay when I came across this story. With a baby of my own due very soon, I find it incredible and extremely saddening that a mother could abandon her newborn child in such a manner, no matter what her personal circumstances may be. But thank heavens for the inquisitive nature of dogs.
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Engineer's Guide to Cats: The Interview
They’ve produced two of the best viral videos ever seen on YouTube, they’re urban legends and they have a following of literally tens of people. At The Pet Extraordinarium, we’re big fans. And now, thanks to LA Weekly, their true personalities are revealed. In an exclusive interview, the cat crazy engineers have told of their love for cats and, um, engineering. And of how being a ‘cat guy’ attracts the ladies. Read the interview below…or just watch the videos…
Why did you make a video about cat yodeling?
I live in Wichita, Kansas. There is nothing else to do here.
Is it really cat "yodeling"? Is that a thing now? Or is it just a fancy name for cats being annoyed?
The practice of cat rhythmic vocal modification through annoyance and cuddling is often referred to as "kitty bagpipes" but I thought "cat yodeling" sounded dorkier. This IS a thing now but it is a dorky thing. In certain Nordic countries it is known as "cat jodeling." I think the "o" in "jodeling" needs to have the two dots over it but I can't figure out how to type that on my keyboard.
Do women hit on you a lot because of the cat videos?
Yes. TJ and I both get attention from ladies because of the videos. The ladies typically live in another continent.
Or is it because you like cats?
That, too. Apparently there is a shortage of "cat guys" compared to "cat ladies" in the world.
Essentially, do you find that the liking of cats makes you more or less attractive to women? (If you are straight, that is. If you are gay, then my whole gender stereotype falls apart and you can feel free to ignore the question.)
It makes me more attractive to a certain type of woman. Most recently it has made me attractive to an "entrepreneurial energy healing nutritional consultant" and part time nanny in LA who calls herself "Bright Star" with two black cats, Deliah and Mia, and a couple of toads, Petey and Fat George.
Why do you think these cat ladies are drawn to you? Is it strictly about the cats? Meaning, if you didn't like cats, do you think they would still be attracted to you?
I think it is a combination of demonstrating kindness towards the cats and having a sense of humor. Without the cat videos I'm a typical 9 to 5 guy who has a house, three cats, and a totally hot 1996 Volvo with a cracked windshield. I would still get attention from ladies but not any more than most guys.
Who are the other guys in the yodeling video?
The other members of the cast are fellow engineers and various friends.
Are those cats all yours?
Oscar, Ginger, and Zoey that you see in "Advanced Cat Yodeling" are mine. They were all strays adopted. The video also features a cat named Reginald I rescued and adopted to a loving home last year. I still have his "rescue" video on my YouTube account so this is his second appearance in my line of work. Please contact his agent for talent inquiries and personal appearances.
Would you ever give up your engineering job to direct movies full time?
Give up sitting in a windowless building under artificial lighting and staring at a computer all day to do something creative and beautiful? I don't know... Would I have to leave Wichita?
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