OK, OK... You could put any two dorks with Jimi to make a great trio. But still...

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  6 years ago

“Wow... Five seeds and not one is politics!”

Countries by inflation rate Last Time Each State Voted Red, as of 2020 Olympus Mons on Mars, the largest volcano in our solar system, compared to Arizona

The biological research putting purpose back into life

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  6 years ago

“Biologists balk at any talk of 'goals' or 'intentions' - but a bold new research agenda has put agency back on the table”

Let's recall a happier time when "ideas" were in vogue. ... and hope that that happy time will return...

The changing behaviours of birds

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  6 years ago

“Some of Australia's most iconic bird species are being forced to adapt to city living as humans dramatically alter landscapes”

Apparently, coyotes aren't the only ones hitching a ride. Of course, this is in Australia. There's no climate change happening in North America. Right?

Minnesota Wolves Are Eating Beavers and Reshaping Wetlands

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  6 years ago

“A new study finds that when a wolf kills a beaver its abandoned dam falls apart and goes unoccupied for more than a year”

We've always heard of beavers as builders. Now we know who the architect is...

This Monogamous, Poisonous Rat Is Full of Surprises

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  6 years ago

“Looking like a cross between a ferret, a skunk, and a porcupine, the African crested rat may be adorable, but it packs a poisonous punch”

I'm so sick of Trump... Let's have some animals!

Today's news in Donald Trump's ongoing trashing of America

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  7 Comments  •  6 years ago

“A bouquet of the smelliest crap from the Trump Administration”

Business leaders to Trump: Give it up! Mnuchin to End Key Fed Emergency Programs, Limiting Biden New Delays In Final Stage Of Census Could Foil Trump’s Plan To Rig It ‘This is not how the Constitution works’: Federal judge eviscerates Trump lawsuit America is being subjected to a stress...

The Coup Stage of Donald Trump's Presidency

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  3 Comments  •  6 years ago

“To see this period more clearly, we can look to failed coup attempts of the past”

A tantrum-throwing child often persists, destructively, long after its original motive is forgotten. Trump's only effect, now, is greater and greater damage to America's democratic traditions. 

A destructive legacy: Trump bids for final hack at environmental protections

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  2 Comments  •  6 years ago

“Administration finishing off regulatory moves to lock in drilling, loosen wildlife protections and roll back pollution standards”

Trump skips G20 pandemic event to visit golf club as virus ravages US

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  44 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  6 years ago

“198,500 new US cases reported in 24-hour period as president skips event focused on 'coordinated response' to Covid”

What's in it for me? It's time to shelve selfishness for selflessness

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  25 Comments  •  6 years ago

“It's hard to think about selflessness when we are struggling. Selflessness is the surest route to inner peace and a meaningful life. Selflessness...”

The pandemic is far stronger than any one of us. We can win together, or we can lose.