Month: May 2012

The United States Geological Survey said the quake, which struck at 9:00 a.m. local time (3 a.m. ET), was centered 25 miles northwest of Bologna… 5.8 magnitude.. Numerous aftershocks striking, some very strong..

At least eight people killed in quake in northern Italy, authorities say. Death toll is expected to rise.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noAxRPQ0pFQ]It may not be particularly cringeworthy.. but it’s weird nonetheless.

CNN: What can the world do about Syria? Alex Jones’ Infowars: Phony ‘Houla Massacre’: How Media Manipulates Public Opinion For Regime Change in Syria Russia blames ‘both sides’ for massacre Wall Street JOURNAL: Syria’s Srebrenica‎  Syria plunges towards civil war after massacre Children shot, knifed, axed to death in Syria’s Houla massacre … Who did it? Some local activists and eyewitnesses say they were from … Read moreA tale of many Syria headlines

In the middle if your beer, or barbecue, or party, remember that Memorial Day is perhaps the most solemn of national holidays.  It is one to contemplate the decorations of the post-Civil War days and recall the casualties of the hundreds of thousands of American soldiers that died during battle.  We should also give pause to one thought: … Read moreDo not lose the meaning of Memorial Day

The world watches in shock at the horror developing in Houla, a suburb of Homs..CNN reported this disturbing quote: “By God, I washed the dead bodies of nine children. One was less than nine months old!” a man screamed to a U.N. observer. “Why are they treating us like animals? We are humans. Did the … Read moreAll the trouble in the world: Syria

Hurricane season starting off strong.. I’d venture to say it only will get more wild from here on out ..

Radar rainfall estimates are already 3-4 inches in some areas across northern Florida… Winds hitting the coast, rip currents all over ..

Did the zombie apocalypse already begin?! A fatal police shooting involving a naked man and cannibalism. Stuff of movies? No. Stuff of Memorial Day weekends in Miami? Yes, this year at least.. Details are starting to be revealed about the disturbing event today in Miami in which a naked man was chewing the face off … Read moreTruly disturbing details being revealed about the Miami muncher

A poisonous Pentecost Sunday for Benedict: New allegations of a conspiracy among cardinals dismissed, questions over the Vatican bank, and a unholy web of corruption .. But here’s the best: Martini, writing in an Italian newspaper, said the pope had been “betrayed” just as Jesus was betrayed 2,000 years ago, and that the Church would … Read moreA papal order to get the butler adhered to… Now what about that money laundering scandal anyway ..