Islam… the postmodern claim to fame!
Newspapers and media have failed in capitalizing on the commercial value of that endlessly curious subject: Islam.
With the amount of content the holders of popular opinion dedicate to Islam you’d think they would each have a regular section in their publications attributed solely to the polemic enigma. Read more
Filed Under Human Rights, Media & Society, Politics, Wondering
“No thank you”- Lucca, Tuscany.
Lucca, a small city in Tuscany, has barred any new ethnic restaurants from opening within its medieval walls to apparently, “protect local specialities from the rising popularity of different cuisines. And with immediate effect, the ban spreads on to all fast food, Kebab, Thai and Lebanese restaurants. Well, lets look at this way; if you want Thai food, visit Thailand instead… etc, etc.
Filed Under Food, Human Rights
Attention: Procreating, forgetful, immortal aquatic invaders
Sexually active jellyfish are taking over the world according to a Marine biologists of the Smithsonian Tropical Marine Institute.
Dr Maria Miglietta says, “We are looking at a worldwide silent invasion.” Read more
Filed Under Diversity, Environment, Research, Water, World Health
A bird ate my only friend
I spend a good part of my non-starting afternoons searching for happiness! My boss has no idea,- shoosh.
Filed Under Media & Society
You are your food - unhealthy but full of love
Doner Kebabs are real health offenders in Britain, according to a study by the Local Authority Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACORS).
The food fundies say that their research proves that the average British kebab contains 98 percent of one’s recommended daily salt intake. Read more
Filed Under Food, World Health
Baking in the furnace
Adelaide, the South Australian City, is soaking in over 45C of sun. As of today - the second day of the soaring heat; trains and train tracks, men, women, animals and children have buckled under this extreme heat. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has tipped temperatures to go above the heat wave benchmark until at least Sunday. [I could get on my knees and pray for ”poor old Adelaide”, but its so cold this side of the world that I will find difficulty in getting my shivery knees to the floor and keeping my hands clapped together in prayer. Dear Lord…]
Filed Under Environment
New Portuguese
We are more than 230 million people spread around 8 countries. And since the beginning of this year, we are more united than ever, writing the exact same Portuguese.
The Portuguese Orthographic Reform will take a while to sink - after all, it’s not that easy to get used to Coreia when you spent your life writing Coréia - and therefore I’m glad to find some help out there.
Filed Under Modern Life