Kristi Noem rigidly follows Trump strategy of denial as Covid ravages South Dakota

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  26 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  6 years ago

“Republican governor clings to the president despite his defeat and claims 'we're doing really good' with state's positivity rate at 60%”

"Who you gonna believe? The Anointed Prophet of God or your own stupid eyes?"

America and Mexico Can End the War on Drugs Now

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

“After a half a century of failure, the U.S. and Mexico have an opportunity to find a new way forward on narcotics policy”

When a law does more harm than good, it must be abrogated. The effort may have been laudable, but it has clearly failed.

This dog-size lizard is spreading through the southeastern U.S.

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  14 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“Argentine tegus are breeding in multiple states after escape or release from captivity; biologists are concerned since they're voracious omnivores.”

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Cartoons

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  53 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  6 years ago

“Everyone is feeling a bit unmoored...”

First Dog on the Moon is from The Guardian. Politico's weekly cartoon recap is up.

Tiny Atlantic island takes giant leap towards protecting world's oceans

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

“UK overseas territory Tristan da Cunha's new marine protected area will be fourth largest sanctuary of its kind”

Meanwhile, America's President is opening pristine (and fragile)  Arctic territories to... drilling for petroleum... Tristan de Cunha, population 250, is doing far more to save the planet than is the United States.

Parler Is Unsurprisingly Backed by Conservative Megadonor

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

“Parler, the social media platform that describes itself as the "world's premiere free speech platform," is unsurprisingly backed by conservative...”

Gosh... What a surprise...

A quarter of a million people have died in the U.S. from Covid-19

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

““We have a lot of people who have not been infected with this yet,” said Dr. Shaman. “If you get complacent, the virus does not care. It is just...”

Our President never mentions the dead. He doesn't care.

Tiny owl rescued from New York Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

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

“The saw-whet owl is doing well after its unplanned three-day road trip to the Big Apple”

It's a nice story. And the photos are adorable...

The New Science of Our Ancient Bond With Dogs

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  10 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  6 years ago

“A growing number of researchers are hot on the trail of a surprisingly profound question: What makes dogs such good companions?”

The bond between humans and dogs intrigues me. Why our species? Why theirs?

Stonehenge: Why a plan to build a tunnel is so controversial

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

“Proponents say the tunnel will reduce noise and traffic, but some archaeologists fear that it will damage artifacts at the historic site”

The first time I visited Stonehenge, about fifty years ago, I simply pulled my rental to the side of the road, and then went strolling among the stones. I was one of a half-dozen visitors. The second time, thirty years later, an asphalt path led from a parking lot, under the road, to the...