A hungry hungry hippo and lots more! ZOO ANIMALS RELEASED INTO THE STREETS IN THE NATION OF GEORGIA AFTER FLOODING HITS.. Not on purpose.. Michael Birnbaum filed his dispatch with the WASHINGTON POST about the moment in strange history: Massive flooding in Tbilisi killed at least three zookeepers and eight others Sunday, as a hippopotamus, a … Read more
JOHN VIDAL AT THE GUARDIAN WRITES: In an unprecedented encyclical on the subject of the environment, the pontiff is expected to argue that humanity’s exploitation of the planet’s resources has crossed the Earth’s natural boundaries, and that the world faces ruin without a revolution in hearts and minds. The much-anticipated message, which will be sent to … Read moreJOHN VIDAL AT THE GUARDIAN WRITES: In an unprecedented encyclical on the subject of the environment, the pontiff is expected to argue that humanity’s exploitation of the planet’s resources has crossed the Earth’s natural boundaries, and that the world faces ruin without a revolution in hearts and minds. The much-anticipated message, which will be sent to the world’s 5,000 Catholic bishops, will be published online in five languages on Thursday and is expected to be the most radical statement yet from the outspoken pontiff
ENTER THE PANTS
Vatican Speaker on Climate Thinks There are 6 Billion Too Many of Us I guess the ‘every sperm is sacred’ thought of the Catholic Church shall now change? Although this makes me feel more like the Catlicks wouldn’t mind some good old fashioned eugenics to take hold, too.. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUspLVStPbk?feature=oembed&w=540&h=404]
THE BMI SCALE: What No One Is Saying About Obesity A good article in OZY by BENJAMIN SPOER.. The valid point made: The BMI scale should get much less attention than it does in the debate over obesity..
PR038: Podcasting and the Law: A good article for anyone who is thinking about adding your voice to the messy mixture of podcasts from the world at large.
A great view from the Rock Bass Grill in Harrisburg tonight.. a good conversation with friends, a bit more about ringworm and MRSA than expected. But that is how strangeness rolls..I hope your Saturday was as peaceful as mine.. Good evening, all.
BUGS SWARM MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE ‘GOSNELL BABIES’ More from PHILLY.COM: It’s almost demonic how they all showed up right now, isn’t it?“ whispered one mourner, pinching one flying ant between his fingers as another alighted on his neck. About 40 anti-abortion and Christian activists gathered under sunny skies to pray over the grave site … Read moreBUGS SWARM MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE ‘GOSNELL BABIES’
If the paranormal video wasn’t enough, perhaps this soundless GIF from THE HOUSES OCTOBER BUILT will put the fright on a Saturday night over the edge..