The Edgar Winter group
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Judge blocks Obama's offshore drilling ban
From the "That's Bullshit!" Department:
The judge owns oil company stock ...
A federal judge says the 6-month moratorium on new drilling is based on faulty reasoning.
Also: 
It's Only The Environment After All
It's Only The Environment After All
As drilling crews race to build relief wells, Gulf residents fight to keep the oil from their shores.
Also: It's Not Like We Don't Have Another One
Real Worst-Case Scenario For Gulf Of Mexico: Double Exploding Methane Trigggered Tsunamis, and more
Image credit:mi2g.com
If one faction of the deepwater drilling debate continues to deny any serious risk of more exploratory drilling - an example of this denial would be the court injunction, just now successfully obtained by oil industry attorneys, overturning the Federal exploratory drilling moratorium in the deepwater Gulf - it is fair and appropriate to state the ultimate potential danger of expanded drilling. And this is one serious worst case.From the Asymmetric Threats Contingency Alliance, viaMi2g.com, a work-in-progress worst-case risk description concludes with this paragraph: "The danger of loss of buoyancy and cascading tsunamis in the Gulf of Mexico -- caused by the release of the massive methane and poisonous gas bubble -- has been a much lower probability in the early period of the crisis, which began on April 20th. However, as time goes by and the risk increases, this low probability high impact scenario ought not to be ignored, given that the safety and security of the personnel involved remains paramount. Could this be how nature eventually seals the hole created by the Gulf of Mexico oil gusher?"
Is BP Burning Endangered Sea Turtles Alive?
A lucky Kemp's Ridley sea turtle that didn't get burned.
Photo: Wikipedia, public domain.
Destroying the Evidence?Kemp's Ridley is a critically endangered species of sea turtle that can be found in the Gulf of Mexico. According to Mike Ellis (see the video interview below), BP has been keeping rescue teams from getting to the turtles and has even been burning them alive, along with other animals. Because Kemp's Ridleys are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, killing or harming them can bring civil liability and even criminal charges. Is BP trying to "destroy the evidence" by burning it?
Article continues: WTF? Is BP Burning Endangered Sea Turtles Alive? (Videos)
DOJ to file suit against Arizona immigration law next week
At first look, this is great.
But what is worrisome is that the Latinos are being played.
Rather than pass comprehensive immigration reform this year, as promised, the administration is weighing in on a high-profile case that, heinous as it is, only affects one state.
It's an easy to way score points on immigration without doing the heavy lifting of trying to pass real national reform.
Had the administration gotten real reform passed, this suit would be welcomed.
But without national reform, the suit is a sorry substitute.
But what is worrisome is that the Latinos are being played.
Rather than pass comprehensive immigration reform this year, as promised, the administration is weighing in on a high-profile case that, heinous as it is, only affects one state.
It's an easy to way score points on immigration without doing the heavy lifting of trying to pass real national reform.
Had the administration gotten real reform passed, this suit would be welcomed.
But without national reform, the suit is a sorry substitute.
Lunatic Fringe
Lunatic Fringe
When dealing with wingnuts ... Remember the rule:
If they accuse someone of something, then they're already guilty of it.
Liars and Fools
Faux's Glenn Beck fears that the government "will need to control the people" because they'll be "hungry," "frightened, and there will be civil unrest".
What an idiot
Faux's Sean Hannity lies: that Obama is sabotaging BP Gulf gusher cleanup.
No, that would be BP doing that itself
Faux's Glenn Beck lies, again, there are "actual revolutionaries that are in Washington right now that want revolution".
Well, 'lie' is not entirely correct ... there are 'actual revolutionaries' in Washington - they're called repugicans, however that is not who the idiot is ranting about.
Lush Dimbulb's substitute host lies: Obama's "plan is working for the destruction of America exactly on schedule".
No, that plan was the shrub's and the cabal's and it was stopped cold and the wingnuts don't like it.
Dimbulb blasts repugicans for backing off criticism of BP escrow account
The leader of the repugican party has spoken. The round of apologies won't be far behind.
From CNN:
Wingnut hate-radio host Lush Dimbulb is taking aim at repugican leaders for rushing to demand Joe Barton retract his controversial apology to BP CEO Tony Hayward during last week's congressional hearing.
On his radio show Monday, Dimbulb suggested the repugican leadership likely agrees with Barton's sentiments, but are driven by recent national polls which suggest the majority of Americans support President Barack Obama's push for BP to set aside $20 billion for future liability claims.
"It was a shakedown pure and simple," said Dimbulb, echoing the words for which Barton later apologized. "And somebody had the audacity to call it what it was and now everybody's running for the hills."
Fascists and Nazis the Fremont, Nebraska
Fremont, Nebraska, is the latest battleground for the national immigration debate.
Also: 
NYC's Naked Cowboy tells Naked Cowgirl to stop stealing his trademark, sign franchise deal
Robert Burck, also known as The Naked Cowboy
Here's the bad news ... you have no trademark and unless the Naked Cowgirl starts billing herself as a Naked CowBOY you're going to have to accept it.
You've heard of police decoy whores ... well what about decoy jews
John Aravosis writes:
Sad. Cops in Amsterdam are having to use undercover officers disguised as Jews to stop anti-Semitic violence.
Secret tv recordings by the Jewish broadcasting company Joodse Omroep broadcast on Sunday showed young men shouting and making Nazi salutes at a rabbi when he visited different areas of the city.
Goldilocks burglar discovered by New Zealand home-owner
A Goldilocks-style burglar was arrested when her victim came home to find her asleep in bed. Vanessa Joy Long, 39, who has long blonde hair tied back in a pony tail, proved an easy arrest after she broke into a house on Hills Road in Christchurch, about 11.40pm on June 5.
Finding her asleep, the homeowner phoned police, an option the three bears in the Goldilocks fable failed to exercise. She went in through an unlocked back door, raided the fridge, ate the food, drank some alcohol, went to the bedroom, tried on clothes, then climbed into the victim's bed.
She pleaded guilty in Christchurch District Court today, telling the court she had blacked out and no idea what had happened. Judge Stephen Erber bailed her for sentence on September 1.
He ordered a probation report, a report on Long's suitability for home detention, and a reparation report. He needed to know if she could pay, because this fairy tale was not going to have a happy ending. Long soiled the bedding and mattress while she was in bed, and the cost of the food, drink, and damage amounted to $1,500.
Finding her asleep, the homeowner phoned police, an option the three bears in the Goldilocks fable failed to exercise. She went in through an unlocked back door, raided the fridge, ate the food, drank some alcohol, went to the bedroom, tried on clothes, then climbed into the victim's bed.
She pleaded guilty in Christchurch District Court today, telling the court she had blacked out and no idea what had happened. Judge Stephen Erber bailed her for sentence on September 1.
He ordered a probation report, a report on Long's suitability for home detention, and a reparation report. He needed to know if she could pay, because this fairy tale was not going to have a happy ending. Long soiled the bedding and mattress while she was in bed, and the cost of the food, drink, and damage amounted to $1,500.
Family dies while poisoning rats with car exhaust fumes
Three residents of a small settlement in Ukraine’s Dnepropetrovsk region died from exhaust fumes of their own Zaporozhets vehicle. The head of the family, a 71-year-old man, decided to exterminate rats in the house with the help of his old car.
The man attached a hose to the exhaust pipe of the ZAZ-968 “Zaporozhets” car and put the other end of the hose into the basement of the house. He started the engine and went upstairs.
Some time later, the man decided to see what was happening in the basement. As soon as the man entered the basement, he lost consciousness because of the high concentration of exhaust fumes.
His wife, a 77-year-old woman, started worrying about her husband when he did not come back. She went downstairs to see what was happening in the basement and fainted too. The same happened with their 29-year-old granddaughter. Their other granddaughter found the bodies two hours later and was lucky to stay alive. However, her three relatives died.
The man attached a hose to the exhaust pipe of the ZAZ-968 “Zaporozhets” car and put the other end of the hose into the basement of the house. He started the engine and went upstairs.
Some time later, the man decided to see what was happening in the basement. As soon as the man entered the basement, he lost consciousness because of the high concentration of exhaust fumes.
His wife, a 77-year-old woman, started worrying about her husband when he did not come back. She went downstairs to see what was happening in the basement and fainted too. The same happened with their 29-year-old granddaughter. Their other granddaughter found the bodies two hours later and was lucky to stay alive. However, her three relatives died.
'Gringo chief' leads South American tribe
Randy Borman speaks their language flawlessly and is a crack shot with a blowgun.
Also: Monday, June 21, 2010
The Daily Drift
The Daily Drift
Today's horoscope says:You can be quite an attention-grabber with your top-notch ideas -- and right now, you're definitely on a roll. Spread the word and let people know exactly what kind of plans you've got for your company, family or community -- your charm is peaking, and you can convince even the most serious doubter.
Gather your allies around you, because one of them makes a crucial connection on your behalf at just the right moment.
Some of our readers today have been in:
Burton Upon Tren, England, United Kingdom
Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Moscow, Moskva, Russia
Shrewsberry, England, United Kingdom
Copenhagen, Kobenhavn, Denmark
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Coffs Harbor, New South Wales, Australia
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile
Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
as well as Brazil, and the United States in such cities as Appleton, Dayton, Lake Zurich, Wasilla and more
Today is Monday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2010.
There are 193 days left in the year.
Today's unusual holiday or celebration is:
Ann & Samantha Day
Baby Boomer Recognition Day
Go Skateboarding Day
World Handshake Day
and
World Humorist Day
It is also the Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
The Summer Solstice, the northern hemisphere’s longest day of the year, and the point when the north pole is angled at exactly 23-and-a-half degrees toward the sun).
The actual event occurred at 5:45 a.m. Universal Time, or 1:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time.
To celebrate, pagans will burn fires, mermaids will parade through Coney Island, nude hikers will trudge through Maryland and English police are gearing up for the biggest ever crowd of visitors to Stonehenge.
World Cup Soccer
A team official quits on the spot after his players angrily refuse to practice Sunday.
Also: 
Another bad call by a soccer referee has one writer crying foul and looking for answers.
Also: 
New Zealand pulls off what some are calling one of the greatest feats in World Cup history.
Also: Charlotte Garside
Like most girls her age, Charlotte Garside loves Barbie dolls, cuddly toys and all things pink.
Charlotte Garside will never grow taller than 2ft and has a condition so rare there isn't a name for it.
Daily unny
A blond was playing Trivial Pursuit one night... It was her turn.
She rolled the dice and she landed on Science & Nature.
Her question was, 'If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?'
She thought for a time and then asked, 'Is it on or off?'
She rolled the dice and she landed on Science & Nature.
Her question was, 'If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?'
She thought for a time and then asked, 'Is it on or off?'
Culinary DeLites
Culinary DeLites
Take time to compare the delicious flavors of whole foods to the quick sugary blitz from sweets.
Also: NC man hollers 'Summertime' to win title
A North Carolina man who won the National Hollerin' Contest says he almost disqualified himself by going over the four-minute time limit.
Tony Peacock of Siler City won the 42nd annual contest Saturday in Spivey's Corner in central North Carolina.
Tony Peacock of Siler City won the 42nd annual contest Saturday in Spivey's Corner in central North Carolina.
America's best scenic summer drives
These routes offer everything from breathtaking vistas to quaint small towns.
Also: 
On The Job
On The Job
Job candidates should know whether it's better to arrive 5 or 15 minutes early.
Also: FCC asks: Do media ownership limits make sense?
In Matters Of Health
In Matters Of Health
Summer sun worshiping isn't the major factor in the increase in skin cancer, experts say.
Also: 
Many people assume that the higher the SPF, the longer you can go without applying more.
Also: Tax millionaires to help needy
The state's deficit has created a heated battle over taxing the wealthy or cutting social services.
Also: Countries with the most millionaires
China's booming economy has boosted the number of millionaire households by 30%.
Also: The Midnight Special
Leadbelly
Here are two versions of the song:
Yonder come Miss Rosie, how in the world do you know
Well I know by the apron and the dress she wore
Well an umbrella on her shoulder, piece of paper in her hand
Well I'm gonna ask the governor, he turn a-lose a-my man
Let the midnight special, shine the light on me
Let the midnight special, shine the ever-lovin' light on me
When you get up in the mornin', when that big bell ring
You go and march to the table, see the same damn thing
Knife and fork are on the table, there's nothin' in my pan
And if you say anything about it, havin' trouble with the man
Well I went to the nation and to the territo(ry)
Well I thought about the girl I love, in that Mexico
If you ever go to Houston, oh you better walk right
And you better not squallow and you better not fight
Sheriff Rocko will arrest you, Eddie Boone will take you down
You can bet your bottom dollar, penitentiary bound
Well jumpin' little Judy, she was a mighty fine girl
Well Judy brought jumpin' to this whole round world
Well she brought it in the mornin', just a while before day
She brought me the news, that my wife was dead
That started me to grievin', then hollerin' and a-cryin'
Then I had to give the worry about a been a long time
another one:
Well you wake up in the morning, hear the ding dong ring,
You go a-marching to the table, see the same damn thing
Well, it's on a one table, knife, a fork and a pan,
and if you say anything about it, you're in trouble with the man
Let the midnight special, shine her light on me
Let the midnight special, shine her ever-loving light on me
If you ever go to Houston, you better walk right, you better not stagger, you better not fight
Sheriff Benson will arrest you, he'll carry you down
And if the jury finds you guilty, penitentiary bound
Yonder come little Rosie, how in the world do you know
I can tell her by her apron, and the dress she wore
Umbrella on her shoulder, piece of paper in her hand
She goes a-marching to the captain, says, "I want my man"
"I don' believe that Rosie loves me", well tell me why
She ain't been to see me, since las' July
She brought me little coffee, she brought me little tea
Brought me damn near ever'thing but the jailhouse key
Yonder comes doctor Adams, "How in the world do you know?"
Well he gave me a tablet, the day befo'
There ain't no doctor, in all the lan'
Can cure the fever of a convict man
Dumb Crooks
Dumb Crooks
Authorities arrested a Pennsylvania man who allegedly tried to smuggle more than four pounds of cocaine through Dulles International Airport using powdered soup packets.Police say a man who stole petty cash from a central Pennsylvania church is in custody after leaving his birth certificate behind when he left. (maybe he was a birther?)
Nations rethink drilling in wake of BP oil spill
Britain has doubled rig inspections.
Bulgaria scrapped plans for a new oil pipeline.
It's Only The Environment After All
It's Only The Environment After All
Our Scenic Ocean brought to you by BP.
From the "This isn't going to end well" Department:
Workers start to bore two wells, to reach more than 13,000 feet below the sea floor.
Also: It's Not Like We Don't Have Another One
Lunatic Fringe
Lunatic Fringe
When dealing with wingnuts ... Remember the rule:
If they accuse someone of something, then they're already guilty of it.
Liars and Fools
Un-American Family Ass-hats mouthpiece Bryan Fischer lies: President Obama is literally a "fascist dictator".
Proving Fascists are just like Nazis when it comes to talking into the mirror and confusing it with reality
Lush Dimbulb repeats his lies: Obama "wanted" Gulf oil disaster and "likes the disaster".
Saying it over and over again doesn't make it true, asshole, anymore than it make your 'marriage' to a woman a shield against the truth of your predilections for Dominican boys.
republican Congressional candidate Bill Randall alleges conspiracy between government and BP in causing spill.
No need to allege anything it was a conspiracy between government and BP ... between the shrub and the cabal and BP with the dick as the pivot man.
Michael Savage lies: If the country survives Obama, historians will say his was "the most terroristic regime in the history" of the US.
Nope, that was the shrub and the cabal and it has already been so recorded by historians.
Faux's Glenn Beck compares kids singing about Obama to Hitler Youth.
A Nazi using Nazi imagery again and this makes it news how?
Mickey Mouse on Speed
Man on way to see dying aunt told he is too fat to fly
A 32 stone man who was on his way to say goodbye to a dying aunt was thrown off a transatlantic flight for being too fat. Sandy Russell was escorted off the Air Transat plane from Gatwick to Toronto by a stewardess last Saturday. He was then offered another flight for the transatlantic journey – but only if he paid for two full-price tickets.
The 32-year-old said he could not afford the £928 charge and his aunt died of bowel cancer in Canada two days after he was due to see her. He said: "I was absolutely devastated. I hardly cry, and there I was reduced to tears out of frustration and humiliation in the middle of the airport."
Mr Russell was escorted off the plane because his 52-inch girth meant that the armrest could not be lowered for take-off, as demanded by the airline's regulations. Mr Russell, from Wolverhampton, said he is angry that the airline did not explain to him before he boarded that his size could be a problem. "The worst thing is, my aunt has died now," he said. "By the time I got home from the airport, she was too ill to talk on the phone, so I couldn't even say goodbye to her.
"I'm not small, I don't deny it. But that doesn't mean I should be treated so disrespectfully." Air Transat agreed to refund Sandy's ticket price "as a gesture of goodwill." A spokesman said: "We can't ask people their measurements before they book a flight – it's a breach of their human rights. In this case, the armrest would not go down and separate Mr Russell from the lady beside him – and he was taking up more than a third of her seat."
The 32-year-old said he could not afford the £928 charge and his aunt died of bowel cancer in Canada two days after he was due to see her. He said: "I was absolutely devastated. I hardly cry, and there I was reduced to tears out of frustration and humiliation in the middle of the airport."
Mr Russell was escorted off the plane because his 52-inch girth meant that the armrest could not be lowered for take-off, as demanded by the airline's regulations. Mr Russell, from Wolverhampton, said he is angry that the airline did not explain to him before he boarded that his size could be a problem. "The worst thing is, my aunt has died now," he said. "By the time I got home from the airport, she was too ill to talk on the phone, so I couldn't even say goodbye to her.
"I'm not small, I don't deny it. But that doesn't mean I should be treated so disrespectfully." Air Transat agreed to refund Sandy's ticket price "as a gesture of goodwill." A spokesman said: "We can't ask people their measurements before they book a flight – it's a breach of their human rights. In this case, the armrest would not go down and separate Mr Russell from the lady beside him – and he was taking up more than a third of her seat."
Iran cleric says dogs "unclean" and not to be kept as pets
From the "Insane idiot" Department:
A senior Iranian cleric has decreed dogs are "unclean" and should not be kept as pets - a move aimed at discouraging Western-style dog ownership in the Islamic state.
Dogs are considered "unclean" under Islamic tradition but, while relatively rare in Iran, some people do keep them as pets.
By issuing a fatwa - a religious ruling - Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi has sent a clear message that this trend must stop.
"Friendship with dogs is a blind imitation of the West," he said. "There are lots of people in the West who love their dogs more than their wives and children."
Guard dogs and sheep dogs are considered acceptable under Islamic law but Iranians who carry dogs in their cars or take them to public parks can be stopped by police and fined.
The Koran does not explicitly prohibit contact with dogs, Shirazi said, but Islamic tradition showed it to be so. "We have lots of narrations in Islam that say dogs are unclean."
A senior Iranian cleric has decreed dogs are "unclean" and should not be kept as pets - a move aimed at discouraging Western-style dog ownership in the Islamic state.
Dogs are considered "unclean" under Islamic tradition but, while relatively rare in Iran, some people do keep them as pets.
By issuing a fatwa - a religious ruling - Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi has sent a clear message that this trend must stop.
"Friendship with dogs is a blind imitation of the West," he said. "There are lots of people in the West who love their dogs more than their wives and children."
Guard dogs and sheep dogs are considered acceptable under Islamic law but Iranians who carry dogs in their cars or take them to public parks can be stopped by police and fined.
The Koran does not explicitly prohibit contact with dogs, Shirazi said, but Islamic tradition showed it to be so. "We have lots of narrations in Islam that say dogs are unclean."
It's a Blond World
A Russian, an American, and a Blond were talking one day.
The Russian said, 'We were the first in space!'
The American said, 'We were the first on the moon!'
The Blond said, 'So what? We're going to be the first on the sun!'
The Russian and the American looked at each other and shook their heads.
'You can't land on the sun, you idiot! You'll burn up!' said the Russian.
To which the Blond replied, 'We're not stupid, you know. We're going at night!'
The Russian said, 'We were the first in space!'
The American said, 'We were the first on the moon!'
The Blond said, 'So what? We're going to be the first on the sun!'
The Russian and the American looked at each other and shook their heads.
'You can't land on the sun, you idiot! You'll burn up!' said the Russian.
To which the Blond replied, 'We're not stupid, you know. We're going at night!'
Now that's just Bizarre
Now that's just Bizarre
Mannequin mistaken for mummy in abandoned boat
A reported "mummified" body on an abandoned boat in the Florida Keys turned out to be a mannequin.
Indian family of 162 could be largest living under one roof
An Indian family with 162 members could be one of the largest living together under one roof.
The head of the family and leader of the 'Chana' sect, 66-year-old Ziona, has 38 wives and 94 children with some of his sons having married and having children of their own living together in a building named 'Chhuan That Run' or the House Of The New Generation. One of Ziona's wives said though their sons lived in different rooms in the building they all share the kitchen where they cook for the entire family.
"We prepare 30-35kg of pork when we want to eat meat and require around 50kg of rice for dinner," she said. The members of the sect, numbering almost 3,000, live in around 350 houses.
The majority of the sect members reside in Baktawng village and have a separate locality called Baktawng Tlangnuam while many also lived in Aizawl and other places.
They all contribute one-tenth of their monthly earnings for the sect which is used for the development of the community which practises a blend of democracy and communism.
Earlier known as Khuangtuaha Pawl, the sect was formed on June 12, 1942 after the followers of Khuangtuaha were evicted from Hmawngkawn village by the village chief for propagating "wrong and dangerous" theology.
The head of the family and leader of the 'Chana' sect, 66-year-old Ziona, has 38 wives and 94 children with some of his sons having married and having children of their own living together in a building named 'Chhuan That Run' or the House Of The New Generation. One of Ziona's wives said though their sons lived in different rooms in the building they all share the kitchen where they cook for the entire family.
"We prepare 30-35kg of pork when we want to eat meat and require around 50kg of rice for dinner," she said. The members of the sect, numbering almost 3,000, live in around 350 houses.
The majority of the sect members reside in Baktawng village and have a separate locality called Baktawng Tlangnuam while many also lived in Aizawl and other places.
They all contribute one-tenth of their monthly earnings for the sect which is used for the development of the community which practises a blend of democracy and communism.
Earlier known as Khuangtuaha Pawl, the sect was formed on June 12, 1942 after the followers of Khuangtuaha were evicted from Hmawngkawn village by the village chief for propagating "wrong and dangerous" theology.
'intelligent design' is for idiots
For all those morons still clinging to that 'intelligent design' bullshit here's another theory for you:
Rednecks and other assorted weirdos
Rednecks and other assorted weirdos
Woman accused of fighting boyfriend over last beer
At 8:30 Wednesday night, a 53-year-old man sat in a chair, drinking the last beer in the house. His girlfriend wanted it. Elizabeth Breeden, 41, "went off" on him and tried to grab it out of his hand at their home on McKaig Lane in Land O'Lakes, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. He wouldn't let go. Breeden ripped the Natural Light can in half, spilling the lager on her boyfriend, his chair and the floor, a report states. The boyfriend stood up. Breeden slapped him in the face. Then she kicked him in the groin, authorities said. Breeden told a deputy that her boyfriend kicked her and threw beer on her, which is why she ripped the can in half.
She was arrested and charged with domestic battery. This is her 18th arrest since 1999 — with charges such as possession of cocaine, shoplifting, fraud and failing to appear in court, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The boyfriend told authorities he started dating Breeden in February and she moved in with him in May. He didn't want to press charges, the report states.
Breeden is being held at the Pasco County jail in lieu of $1,000 bail. The report said Breeden was "extremely intoxicated" and there were "numerous Natural Light beer cans in the trash can."
Sunday, June 20, 2010
The Daily Drift
The Daily Drift
Today's horoscope says:If you live with anyone -- friends, family, spouse or lover -- get them out of the house for a bit.
You're on a clean-and-purge mission to sort, scour and organize everything you own.
Anyone who gets in your way could inadvertently be dealt with too harshly, bruised or even maimed as you fly by with the vacuum.
Give them money for the movies, and tell them when it's safe to return.
Some of our readers today have been in:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Uusikaupunki, Western Finland, Finland
Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
Murcia, Murcia, Spain
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Coffs Harbor, New South Wales, Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Pavia, Lombardia, Italy
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
as well as Scotland, Brazil, and the United States in such cities as Opelika, Manhasset, Gaffney, Foscoe and more
Today is Sunday, June 20, the 171st day of 2010.
There are 194 days left in the year.
Today's unusual holiday or celebration is:
American Eagle Day
It is also Father's Day
World Cup Soccer
I should say so!
World Cup officials are concerned about several of Koman Coulibaly's calls in the U.S.-Slovenia game.
Also: Female dog leads chained friend to freedom
They're calling it "the incredible journey." Dianne Sauve at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control was all smiles as she led two tail-wagging dogs out of their enclosures. "We're calling them Brains and Brawn, because she, Brains, led Brawn to freedom," said Sauve.
The two dogs are recovering at the shelter on Belvedere Road. Officials there said two men Tuesday saw the emaciated 30 pound male pit bull dragging a 20-pound chain, which was wrapped around his neck, staggering through downtown traffic on Banyan Boulevard. The dog was barely able to lift his head or walk, but the witnesses said the female pit bull was leading the chained male, stopping to urge him along when he stumbled under the weight.
"The female appeared to be leading this poor other dog who apparently is a friend of hers - you can tell they're friends - leading him away from wherever they came from," said Sauve. The two men stopped and picked up the dogs, bringing them to Animal Care and Control. Sauve said they would like to know who chained the dog so cruelly, and how he was able to rip free. But she said, sadly, it is not unusual for some pit bull owners to chain their dogs, thinking it makes them more muscular.
The male dog tested positive for heartworms and is being treated. Sauve said she hopes someone will adopt them, rather than having to have the dogs euthanized. "After Brains saved Brawny, and led him on this incredible journey away from his prison, they deserve a home," said Sauve.
The two dogs are recovering at the shelter on Belvedere Road. Officials there said two men Tuesday saw the emaciated 30 pound male pit bull dragging a 20-pound chain, which was wrapped around his neck, staggering through downtown traffic on Banyan Boulevard. The dog was barely able to lift his head or walk, but the witnesses said the female pit bull was leading the chained male, stopping to urge him along when he stumbled under the weight.
"The female appeared to be leading this poor other dog who apparently is a friend of hers - you can tell they're friends - leading him away from wherever they came from," said Sauve. The two men stopped and picked up the dogs, bringing them to Animal Care and Control. Sauve said they would like to know who chained the dog so cruelly, and how he was able to rip free. But she said, sadly, it is not unusual for some pit bull owners to chain their dogs, thinking it makes them more muscular.
The male dog tested positive for heartworms and is being treated. Sauve said she hopes someone will adopt them, rather than having to have the dogs euthanized. "After Brains saved Brawny, and led him on this incredible journey away from his prison, they deserve a home," said Sauve.
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A painter working on a Wisconsin water tower left behind one big typo. The mistake had Stoughton (STOH'-tuhn) residents scratching their heads. The new paint job had the town's name without the second T. It was spelled "S-T-O-U-G-H-O-N," rather than "S-T-O-U-G-H-T-O-N."
It turns out a painter from Neumann Co. in Romeoville, Ill., had the correct information but simply forgot the second T when painting the 6-foot letters.
And the name was spelled right on one side of the tower. It's just the side facing town that's wrong.
Painter Mike Sandmire says it was the first time he had made such an error. He added that it would be easily fixed with a new coat of paint.
It turns out a painter from Neumann Co. in Romeoville, Ill., had the correct information but simply forgot the second T when painting the 6-foot letters.
And the name was spelled right on one side of the tower. It's just the side facing town that's wrong.
Painter Mike Sandmire says it was the first time he had made such an error. He added that it would be easily fixed with a new coat of paint.
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Mass poisonings due to arsenic contaminated water in Bangladesh are the tragic unintended consequence of humanitarian efforts to alleviate disease in Bangladesh by building many deep tube wells to produce water for drinking and irrigation. On Saturday, the results of a ten year, large population study of the link between arsenic contamination and diseases or death in Bangladesh were published in The Lancet. The study's authors come to a disturbing conclusion: Article continues: The "Largest Mass Poisoning in History": Arsenic in Bangladesh
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