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More on the 6.0 north of Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region
Italy is dealing with the aftermath of a strong quake–one stronger than any in hundreds of years. One official said the region he was from didn’t see a shake this strong since the 1300s.. Civil officials and firefighters are currently in the process of inspecting buildings that were significantly damaged by the 6.0 earthquake that … Read moreMore on the 6.0 north of Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region
HUGE QUAKE HITS ITALY
Actually it seems lately that the unstable crust that houses our feet is moving everywhere.. But today, one of the worst quakes to hit northeast Italy in hundreds of years rattled the region around Bologna early Sunday. A civil defense official told the AP that it was the worst earthquake since the 1300s.. More here.. The quickening … Read moreHUGE QUAKE HITS ITALY
And it begins
And it begins. This image shows a NATO protester being arrested in Chicago .. Outright crackdown on protesters is set to begin by police, who have been warning for months that security was going to be tight. Reports a few days back on local Chicago news indicated that a no fly zone will be in effect … Read moreAnd it begins
I read the news today oh boy
The headlines and links to things that you may want to see, may not want to see.. and may be disgusted by seeing. Indeed, the earth is a mess. Here are some examples. The silver lining is that you’re alive. And you can change it. Or at least try. Even the highest mountains can move … Read moreI read the news today oh boy
An oldie but goodie: The vaccine issue continues to confront medical experts and parents; who is right, who is wrong.. who should you believe?
Added to Youtube in 2011, this documentary from Canada explores some uncomfortable facts about vaccines.. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnxAsrAK2hw] It’s called SHOTS IN THE DARK: SILENCE ON VACCINES. And it’s over an hour long. Grab some popcorn, or maybe a barf bag. Your choice depending on your point of view. Either way, don’t discount any issue before … Read moreAn oldie but goodie: The vaccine issue continues to confront medical experts and parents; who is right, who is wrong.. who should you believe?
PLANETS GONE ROGUE? WHAT IS BEHIND NEPTUNE?
According to one astrophysicist, something lurks behind Neptune: A rogue planet. A new entry to our solar system maybe? The newest theory of a dark icy planet yet undiscovered comes from Rodney Gomes of the University of Brazil. As expected, it sparked quite a controversy after world media picked up the story and circulated it across … Read morePLANETS GONE ROGUE? WHAT IS BEHIND NEPTUNE?
The universe can sometimes be very cruel
Some news stories are cautionary tales to remember youthfulness doesn’t equal invincibility. But it would be very unfair to label George student’s Aimee Copeland ordeal that. After all, she wasn’t really doing anything dangerous.. but still ended up through the freak laws of nature contracting a rare form of a flesh eating disease.. The story has … Read moreThe universe can sometimes be very cruel
“Engage captive audiences”
No joke, no matter how funny you once thought the concept was: Smart surveillance is here. And the newest form of it that may be rolled out onto your street soon is a talking camera that will not only monitor your every step and stop but also be able to talk to you, too. More … Read more“Engage captive audiences”