I know some people on my f-list are around there, though I'm not sure how close they live to the volcano -- either way I hope you guys are OK :x

20,000 evacuated as Philippine volcano oozes
Villagers predict a ‘sad’ but safe Christmas in shelters as cone spews ash

Although, this quote:
"Salceda [the governor of the province of Albay] said he had ( Read more... )

Group photo of the G-20 summit meeting.


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Yes, quite recently (Feb. 25) the New York Philharmonic Orchestra flew over to North Korea to perform a concert there. Surprising, no? But no, Kim Jong Il didn't show up, figures. :P ( Read more... )