Did you know: about the Pink Armadillo?Have to say. Super cute. But, here is the facts. pink fairy armadillo is the world's smallest armadillo, found in central Argentina and known for its unique double-skin and ability to burrow through sand. Other cool facts include its "pelvic... See More Ā» (2)
All the good foods we have come from South AmericaHereās a list of foods that originated in South America, many of which have become staples around the world. South America, especially the Andean and Amazonian regions, gave rise to an incredible variety of plants: š½ Grains & Starches ⢠Quinoa ā... See More Ā»
Socialism? Seriously? Argentina has other ideas.Whatās happening in Argentina right now is the kind of story the mainstream media doesnāt want you to see. Just a year and a half ago, the country was circling the drain: ⢠Inflation was over 200% ⢠Nearly half the country lived in poverty ā¢... See More Ā» (1)
#There are five families here in all, plus my brotherās familyMany are headed by my grandfatherās nephews, Aldo, Guglielmo, Matteo and Paolo. My father is the only son, my father has two sisters who are seldom here (Maria lives in Australia and Paola lives in Argentina). Aldo is married to Ginevra, they have t... See More Ā»
While my guitar gently weepsIn the late 1970s, Pedro MartĆn Ureta began planting over 7,000 treesāprimarily cypress for the guitar body and eucalyptus for the stringsāon his farmland in Argentinaās Pampas to honor his wife, Graciela Yraizoz, who had passed away suddenly in 197... See More Ā» (1)
Wow quite a perspective*Why Israel is attacking Iran?* *Nuclear story is garbage. The real reason is, Iran is not selling oil in dollars and Iran is also selling oil at a very cheap price almost thirty per cent cheaper than the market price. American oil companies are... See More Ā»
Exotic BeautyFuchsia Magellanica This flowering plant of the evening primrose family Onagraceae, commonly known as the hummingbird fuchsia, hardy fuchsia or chilco (from Mapudungun: chillko "watery"), is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of... See More Ā» (1)
Why do our emotions fight against logic after leaving a toxic relationship, and how can we manage this internal conflict?What do you make of German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil denying the change in restrictions on long-range strikes for Ukraine against Russian territory? What if some great country becomes vassals to another great country? Can this happen to great... See More Ā»
Here's my latest creative essay: An Evening with Juan and EvitaWhat do you think? Juan, known to his associates as Generalissimo, but whom I call mi querido esposo, immersed in his golden hour rituals, in our Central Park West penthouse condo, scrolling the glowing tablet with the mechanical grace of a man who... See More Ā»
MAGA LeftismI wonāt bore you with the political horseshoe theory, which is already well-known, and get straight to the point. The commitment to economic freedom in the GOP is dying, and it is dying rapidly. Now this will be denied by people on the left who... See More Ā»
Fascism - a meaningful term?Language is a funny thing. Say a word over and over again and at some point itās going to sound strange and devoid of any meaning - it mutates into dissonant noise. By weaponizing words for political purposes the same can happen to terms like... See More Ā»
Cats šā⬠in RomeRome is known for its thriving cat population, with the city even recognizing cats as part of its cultural heritage. Many cats live freely in various areas, including historical sites and designated cat colonies. The most famous cat colony, the Torre... See More Ā»
The Vatican City š»š¦Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State (Italian: Stato della CittĆ del Vaticano; Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanae), is a landlocked country, city-state, microstate, and enclave surrounded by, and historically a part of Rome in Italy.... See More Ā» (11)
Nature and its FuryEarthquake in Argentina and Wildfire in Israel Hope all are well. Sending good wishes your way. š¤
Monthly Statistical MUFON Report - for April 2025:As a MUFON field investigator i get these monthly reports. No reason not to share them. As a field investigator I have been through preliminary training, passed an exam, passed a bunch of background checks, and have been assigned to a mentor.... See More Ā»
Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. One of Pope Francisā enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming... See More Ā»
Faithful begin filing past Pope Francisās body lying in simple repose he requestedMourners have begun filling St. Peterās Square to await their turn to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose remains will lie in state inside the basilica for the next three days prior to his funeral Mass on Saturday. In a ceremony steeped... See More Ā»
40 years after defeating fascism in Argentina, the Falkland Island penguins have now survived a confrontation with Trump. š (1)
Trump Familyās Cash Registers Ring as Financial Meltdown Plays OutNew York Times By Eric LiptonTheodore Schleifer and Zolan Kanno-Youngs April 5, 2025 - Updated 4:53 p.m. ET The financial market meltdown was underway when President Trump boarded Air Force One on his way to Florida on Thursday for a doubleheader of... See More Ā»
US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedomsUS added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms. Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia. By Anna Betts/The Guardian Sun 9 Mar 2025 20.00 EDT.... See More Ā»
Nazareno Cruz And The WolfWhat a beautiful film from Argentina. The story of a boy, a girl, a werewolf curse, and the Devil. Who turns out to be an ok guy. (1)
āBitcoin is just like gold. Better even . . .ā (except when it crashes 20% in 2 weeks)Photo above - somebody calling themself "Satoshi Takimoto" is the world's largest holder of Bitcoins. He's shy about being photographed. He has over 1 million coins, worth approximately $100 Billion (with a B). But there isn't any paper trail of... See More Ā» (1)
$1.5 billion stolen in a nano-second. Should this become āTrumpās problemā now . . . ?Photo above - Former Fox channel talk show host -and new FBI assistant director - Dan Bongino. This reporter reached out Director Dan for a comment on the billion-dollar crypto heist, but her call was not returned by press time. In a column... See More Ā» (1)
Vancouver Sevens on the weekend....and the Winners are: WÄhine: Black Ferns' Sevens Aotearoa š³šæ Back to Back to Back Vancouver Titles TÄne: Pumas' Sevens Argentina š¦š· Four Vancouver Titles in a row (4)
Meme coin destroys Argentinaās economy - president Milei faces impeachment. Thereās a lesson in this, Mr. Trump . . .Photo above - quick, how many crypto currencies worth more than a dollar can you name? Screem shot courtesy of the film Robocop. The original one, not the atrocious 2014 reboot where he can suddenly fly like a cruise missile. Add this to the list... See More Ā» (1)
Would you believe the USDA had SIXTY government labs working on bird flu vaccines? Would you believe vaccine approval was given to Zoetis instead?Photo above - Police seize 250 roosters at an illegal California cockfight. 33 people were detained, including "cockers" (rooster impresarios) Jose Adame and Carlos Romero, who also had semi- automatic weapons . . . I was ready to start ranting... See More Ā» (1)