Chairman Meow, my socialist cat - Atascadero News

Chairman Meow, my socialist cat Atascadero News Reading the editorial pages these last few weeks brings to mind the decision we had to make about giving our second cat a new name. Chairman Meow came to mind as we were convinced that he had become a thoroughly indoctrinated Marxist after living all ...

Charms of Akaroa in New Zealand - The Australian

Charms of Akaroa in New Zealand The Australian When I arrive at Pohatu Penguins I'm met by Shireen's trio of friendly pet sheep, which, dog-like, follow Shireen and our group of penguin-spotters. Once we're able to shake off the sheep-dogs (or is it dogged sheep?) we're able to observe penguin ... and more »

German bands, dancing school and a crepe on the door: Clinton Avenue in the 1880s - Albany Times Union (blog)

Albany Times Union (blog)

German bands, dancing school and a crepe on the door: Clinton Avenue in the 1880s Albany Times Union (blog) From these names, one can judge it was a German neighborhood, and it surely was. All the houses had their high wooden fences in front, protecting their flower-filled front yards from the passerby. In the evenings, the front “stoop” would be filled with ...

How the Night Sky Constellations Got Their Names - Space.com

How the Night Sky Constellations Got Their Names Space.com From these drawings it would seem that nearby Leo Minor, the Smaller Lion, is about to provoke a cat fight by biting Lynx's tail! Although the telescope was just coming into general use during Hevelius' time, he openly rejected the new invention. and more »

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 21/5 - VietNamNet Bridge

VietNamNet Bridge

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 21/5 VietNamNet Bridge Since 2011, Ngoc Trinh has become a phenomenon, among one of the most scandalous names in show business. Lingerie and bikini model Ngoc Trinh, who once caused a storm of public outrage after she talked about her luxurious life and financial help from ... and more »