War drums Syria

A weekend massacre killed civilians… And the world suddenly is re-looking at the nation and seemingly being urged to strike by many, including the Muslim Brotherhood.. Will the world act on the latest humanitarian rampage? And should it ?

The butler did it!

A SCANDAL IN ROME HEATS UP.. Vatican police have arrested Pope Benedict XVI’s butler for allegedly leaking confidential documents and letters detailing claims of corruption.. Already the scandal has been dubbed Vatileaks .. Some documents involve the awarding of contracts in dubious ways.. some involve management of the Vatican bank.. The Pope said to be … Read moreThe butler did it!

More on the 6.0 north of Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region

Italy is dealing with the aftermath of a strong quake–one stronger than any in hundreds of years. One official said the region he was from didn’t see  a shake this strong since the 1300s.. Civil officials and firefighters are currently in the process of inspecting buildings that were significantly damaged by the 6.0 earthquake that … Read moreMore on the 6.0 north of Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region

HUGE QUAKE HITS ITALY

Actually it seems lately that the unstable crust that houses our feet is moving everywhere.. But today,  one of the worst quakes to hit northeast Italy in hundreds of years rattled the region around Bologna early Sunday.   A civil defense official told the AP that it was the worst earthquake since the 1300s.. More here.. The quickening … Read moreHUGE QUAKE HITS ITALY

And it begins

And it begins. This image shows a NATO protester being arrested in Chicago .. Outright crackdown on protesters is set to begin by police, who have been warning for months that security was going to be tight. Reports a few days back on local Chicago news indicated that a no fly zone will be in effect … Read moreAnd it begins