Sunday, February 19, 2012

Around the World

There's been a lot going on and I've been busy with it. The world's been busy too, so it's a bit of a catch up time this morning.

No crude for you, says Iran to France and the UK
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/19/iran-stops-selling-crude-uk-france

A new Stonehenge theory
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/stonehenge-mystery-solved-scientist-designed-acoustic-phenomenon-article-1.1024709

The Russians aren't taking it anymore:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/19/anti-putin-protesters-moscow-protest-drive

No end in sight to Syria's troubles
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/18/china-backs-assad-syria-attacks

Detained without formal charges or trial, Palestinian man hunger strikes in Israel
 http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/palestinian-hunger-strike-appeals-israel-supreme-court-demanding-release-article-1.1025211

"Personhood" bills being pushed by right-wingnuts in Congress:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election-2012/personhood-bills-pushed-u-s-abortion-social-issues-fore-gop-presidential-contest-article-1.1023878

Tommy Sheridan's mother gives an interview:
 http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/interview-alice-sheridan-on-her-son-tommy-exclusive-by-anne-simpson.16763647

And finally, it's Carnival time- eat yer meat!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2012/feb/17/brazilian-carnival-begins-photo-gallery

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

If only we could go back in time and learn the real truth about Stonehenge. I think I'll make a pile of rocks in the backyard and tuck a little note inside explaining why I did it.

Austan said...

When they dug up an old gas station site here and turned it into a park, a lot of people threw things into the pit. Mostly decorated fake donuts. I threw a Barbie in there. I'd love to see what the future archaeos make of it. "A site of Goddess worship," I'll bet.

Twisted Scottish Bastard said...

I'm glad you put that last link in, as the rest are so depressing.

I think I can look at pictures of lovely ladies wearing very little and having fun for a long time.

In a nice, non-pervy way of course.

klahanie said...

Ah yes, what say we have a 'rock' concert at Stonehenge on the summer solstice? How about Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Yes and Jethro Tull? Would that work?
Enjoy your Sunday, Laura....
In kindness, Gary :)

Austan said...

TSB- Now how can Stonehenge be depressing? ;) I enjoy Carnival for everything it is and does. Including the half-naked people dancing around laughing. There should be more dancing and laughing.

Gary- talk about heavenly visions! I think I'd sell everything I own for that. Of course it'll never happen so it's safe to say that.
Sunday Best,
Laura