Off topic: Today is the 45th anniversary of the big eruption of Mount. St. Helens: "The May 18, 1980, event was the most deadly and economically destructive volcanic eruption in the history of t… (View Post)

Off topic, but I feel I should warn TSE (and others) about this: The Seattle Storm has just imported a French woman, Dominique Malonga. (In her defense, I should mention that she is 6-6, and can dunk… (View Post)

Pedantry alert: Many dogs can be taught to sing. Do a search for singing dogs on YouTube, if you would like to see examples. There is even a rare breed that sings, but does not bark: https://en.wikip… (View Post)

FPT: Off topic, but potentially good news: "In a darkening world, here’s an unlikely glimmer of light: Last month, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed a “declaration of princi… (View Post)

Off topic, but potentially good news: "In a darkening world, here’s an unlikely glimmer of light: Last month, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed a “declaration of principles”… (View Post)