I have had some tabs open just about forever, either to share or to read. I wanted to pop them here for future info & to share with those of you who might be interested ( Read more... )

In between getting ready for the floor people coming tomorrow and trying to get some rest so I can get better, I've read a few articles over the weekend I wanted to share with you all.

An interesting article about how the US poverty rate is on track to hit the highest level since the 1960's. I found it interesting that one of the reasons cited ( Read more... )

An early morning rumble, quivering land and pyrotechnics on a scale that is unimaginable jolted the residents of Lake Rotomahana to a nightmarish wakefulness. The end result of that devastating wake up call on 10 June 1886 was the destruction of one of the world's natural wonders, the Pink and White Terraces. The volcano at Mount Tarawera ( Read more... )

I've been wanting to put up a few of these articles but usually forget, get tired and/or have too much to say and don't want to make a Post of Doom.

1500 year old church found in Israel about an ancient Byzantine church that has been uncovered. Antique thieves have already started plundering it so archaelogists are recording and Doing ( Read more... )

News-wise:

1) We are having a diplomatic unhappiness with Fiji right now. Yes, the country that was voted as "most peaceful in the world" a few weeks ago is strained in it's relations with Fiji. It's been going on for awhile, since Bainimarama seized power about 6 mths ago. But things look like they are getting more serious. I have friends at ( Read more... )