2
POPSDown Under Bigotry At first I thought this must be a parody piece but then I read that it was written by the vice-chancellor of the Australian Catholic University. A simple substitution of just about any minority in the place of atheists reveals the blatant prejudice and bigotry shown by this fine Christian.
11
POPSParasite Causing Deformities in Frogs "Once the parasitic crustaceans enter the gills of a tadpole victim, they feed off the tadpole's tissues until male and female parasites mate. The male dies soon after. Meanwhile the fertilized female bores her way partially out of the tadpole. The female worm's head and part of its body then morph into an anchor-like growth attached to the base of the tadpole's tail or to its legs. The parasite's egg sac is attached to this external growth, but part of the female parasite remains inside the tadpole's body and damages internal tissues. " There is more information at the source article.
1
POPSClimate plan will fail, says Brown If climate change is due to our polluting this planet, not enough is being done to ensure any future for humans. If it is powered by nature, we are gone anyway.
3
POPSUniversal reveals details of new Harry Potter park Every shop and eatery is Potter-themed. Honeydukes sells chocolate frogs and "Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Beans," Ollivander's peddles magic wands, Zonko's joke shop has Sneakoscopes, and the British restaurant Three Broomsticks pours Butterbeer. At The Owl Post, guests can send letters with a certified Hogsmeade postmark. Magical instruments and equipment are available at Dervish and Banges, including everything needed to play Quidditch — a game like soccer played on flying broomsticks.
1
POPSObama Speaks: US Commits Collective Suicide The few talking heads left alive agree that the actions of the President were reprehensible. "Any right thinking, God fearing American," they opined, "Would do exactly as these brave parents have done. Enough is enough. The creep of insidious left-wing liberal commie sympathizers into all areas of our lives must be stopped by any means necessary." Sarah Palin was reported to be on a hunting trip..shooting moose, bears and environmentally threatened frogs and could not be reached for comment. From wherever he currently finds himself, Joseph McCarthy smiled.
12
POPSLost land of the volcano There are videos at both the BBC links. And more images here http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8241000/8241536.stm
2
POPSEndangered: The Male Golden Lion Tamarin is an Affectionate Father The male individuals belong to the most affectionate fathers in animality. They help while childbirth, cut the umbilical cord and shepherd their childs faithfully, when growing up.* Endangered means: in the near future is a very high risk of extinction and the species will be strongly threatened.** _____________________________________________________________________ *p. 128b in: WWF Artenschutz: Die bedrohten Tiere der Erde, Übersetzt von Annica Viterale, White-Star-Verl., 2008, ISBN 3867260893, 9783867260893; Länge 302 Seiten WWF Artenschutz: Die bedrohten Tiere … - Google Bücher **p. 15m in: same title above
5
POPSTraffic Noise Reducing Frog Courtships Well, I have only moved one suburb closer to the inner city where I live and whilst it is quieter in one way, it is noisier in another. It is denser living than where I was previously. I have noticed my sleep being disturbed more often. I have started resorting to listening to ambient music at loud volume to drown out the distractions - using headphones of course. So is it any wonder these frogs are experiencing difficulties???
0
POPSSteel Roofing System Lends Itself to Good Times for Restaurant Patrons Do Frogs Have Hair? While that question may leave more than a few people scratching their heads, golf enthusiasts know that “frog hair” is the short grass that separates the putting green from the rough or fairway. But in Williamsville, NY, the Frog Hair Grille and Golf is a hopping meeting spot, with folks stopping by to enjoy casual dining and fun sports entertainment.