Understand this, before you read any further: my brother often says very very mean things about the two cats who have been gracious enough to agree to live with us, mere humans. One has even condescended to climb into my lap right now and curl up, watching me type, just to offer his comfort and love. (I myself am certain this has nothing to do ( Read more... )

How the Media will report the Apocalypse.

Also includes a picture of a goat, but trust me, you're clicking through for the bits about The Daily Mail and Slate.

Bleck. Have just not been feeling well for the last few days. So some links for everyone:

1. If you missed the New York Times Magazine article about what a New Orleans hospital endured post Katrina, and the difficult choices its doctors and nurses made, it's here. A must read ( Read more... )