You know, I wanted to avoid posting about Charlie Sheen, I really did, but when his bat-shit insane rants moved into comics even I had to relent. What can I do? It's funny stuff.

Above, the Sheen Family Circus: If Billy, Dolly, Jeffy and PJ lived like Charlie Sheen. (Via Nag on the Lake)

Charlie Sheen quotes as New Yorker cartoons, from Buzzfeed.

Charlie Sheen quotes presented by Superheroes, by Comics Alliance

Harumph! Tsk, tsk. Brrrrrr. (Tee hee, tee hee)

I suppose having the Batman show up ruin your anarchist plans every time could get to you after awhile. Unless that was the plan, but that's a different story. (Joker Scream by ben6835; link via Geek Mythology)

Pigs can feel optimistic or pessimistic, depending on how they are treated, a study says.

Animals kept in ‘luxury’ are more likely to respond positively to a new experience than those in less stimulating pens.

Scientists hope the research, which shows pigs are capable of complex emotions, will have an impact on animal welfare.

Happy as a pig in mud: Pigs kept in pleasant surroundings are likely to be more 'positive' than those who aren't

The Newcastle University team, led by Dr Catherine Douglas, devised a technique to ‘ask’ pigs if they were feeling good or bad about life as a result of the way in which they lived.

In an experiment reminiscent of Pavlov’s dogs, pigs were taught to associate a note on a glockenspiel with a treat – an apple – and a dog training ‘clicker’ with something mildly unpleasant – in this case, a rustling plastic bag.

Half of the pigs were then placed in an enriched environment –more space, straw and toys – while the others were put in a smaller, boring pen.

The team then played an ambiguous noise – a squeak – and studied how the pigs responded.

Dr Douglas said: ‘The pigs in the enriched environment were optimistic about this new noise and approached, expecting a treat.

‘The pigs in the boring environment were pessimistic and, fearing it might be the bag, did not approach for a treat.

‘It’s a response we see all the time in humans where how we are feeling affects our judgment.

‘For example, if you’re having a bad day and you’re presented with an ambiguous cue such as your boss calling you into their office, the first thing that goes through your head is “what have I done wrong?”.

‘We can use this technique to finally answer important questions about animal welfare in relation to farm environments.’

Last year Dr Douglas published research that showed cows which were given a name and treated as individuals produced more milk than unnamed cattle.

Wading through the dating sea sucks. Between first dates and awkward conversations, the whole experience can leave a perfectly well-adjusted person considering a life of permanent singleness. With that said, it’s no wonder the online dating industry rakes in an estimated $4 billion worldwide each year. Although, with 40 million Americans relying on internet match-making sites to find love, finding a reliable dating website that provides better matches than just heading out to the local bar can prove difficult.

Luckily, for all you Apple fanatics out there, a new love match site is in the works that only accepts members with a devotion to all things Mac. That’s right, ladies, you can find your very own black mock turtleneck and dad jeans-wearing feller with just a click of a mouse. The site, dubbed “Cupidtino,” describes its mission:

“Diehard Mac & Apple fans often have a lot in common — personalities, creative professions, a similar sense of style and aesthetics, taste, and of course a love for technology. We believe these are enough reasons for two people to meet and fall in love, and so we created the first Mac-inspired dating site to help you find other Machearts around you.”

Awww, love is in the (MacBook) Air! Or, I Newton you were the one. Or, you supercharge my non-replaceable battery. Or, I'd like to (iPod) Touch your boobies.

Full story at DVICE.

All about dating.

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