Category Archives: apes

A proposal for an improved curriculum vitae format

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Let’s face it, the tired old standards of education, employment history, and achievements in each role really just aren’t that helpful during the hiring process. Sure, they’re necessary data points, but they’re by no means sufficient. You and your team … Continue reading →

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Bucket List and 2012 Resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Bucket List The plan is to add at least one new item every time I tick one off! Write at least one book (and get it published) Run for political office (and preferably win) Own a boat large enough to … Continue reading →

Posted in apes, Canada, career, Climate change, environment, freelancing, furry friends, kayaking, nature, personal, politics, publishing, snow, sport, travel, UK | 24 Comments

The Missing Link

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Man, I love Hallowe’en. Apparently I freaked a lot of people out… and some people asked to get their photo taken with me! But the best part was when I ran into a guy dressed as a gorilla and we … Continue reading →

Posted in apes, freakishness, furry friends, personal, photos, Primate Party, silliness, Vancouver | 33 Comments

Thursday’s Primate Valentine Party

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

In honour of Valentine’s Day, this week’s Primate Party is a day early. That lovely image was from the fine folks at http://icanhascheezburger.com/, which always makes me smile… New Scientist’s Short Sharp Science blog is also getting in on the … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Primate Party

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

A good news Friday today! The Cao Vit Gibbon, which lives along the China-Vietnam border, is the rarest ape in the world. But a recent survey found double the expected number of the animals (around 100, which isn’t great, but … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Primate Party

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Two related stories from Primate Info Net this week. In Austria, a chimpanzee named Matthew Hiasl Pan (!!) is at risk of becoming homeless if the animal shelter he’s lived in for 25 years goes bankrupt. Private donors are willing … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Primate Party

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

ROFL. Good one, dude.I do hope that last week’s casualty was honoured like this anonymous monkey in India. (It seems cruel to stop the other monkeys from taking the body away though). On a much lighter note, the BBC reports … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Primate Christmas Birthday Party

Posted on December 21, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I wanted to write a Primate Party post that would sum up all that is good about the holiday season. Instead, I found a story about a tourist who has filed a formal complaint against an Indian monkey that stole … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Primate Party

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Are we nearly there yet? I’ve been very negligent and haven’t invited any gorillas to Friday’s primate party so far. It’s a shame, I bet they’d make excellent house guests. So what better excuse to welcome them than a gorilla … Continue reading →

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Bonus Friday Primate

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Cath@VWXYNot?

C’mon Jonny and the boys! You can do it! Just don’t leave it ’til the last minute this time, I don’t know if my heart can stand it. _____________________ Update: I’m too excited to focus properly on what I’m doing. … Continue reading →

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