Archive → September 4th, 2010
Fidel alive and well after all
Fidel Castro made his first major public appearance in about four years, proving he’s still alive at the age of 84. He addressed thousands of students at the University of Havana, marking his return to public life since illness forced him to surrender Cuba’s presidency to his brother.
While he won’t be enjoying any Branson vacations any time soon – or ever – the old revolutionary railed against the threat of nuclear holocaust as well as the dangers of … you guessed it … global warming.
Hey… on second thought… has anyone ever seen Algore in the same room as Fidel? Maybe… just maybe…
Bosnian teenager behind “puppy tossing” video
A Bosnian teenage girl has become infamous in a way she probably never expected after posting a video of her tossing a half-dozen puppies violently into a river, where they presumably drown. The video, posted earlier this week, set off a worldwide furor because of the girl’s cruelty; in the video she is seen to be laughing as she tosses the puppies into the river.
Now, Bosnian authorities have come forward and identified a teenage girl from the town of Bugojno, Bosnia, as the offender who apparently caused the death of six helpless puppies. According to Bosnian law, she could face a fine between anywhere from $18.50 to $6,410 USD equivalent, though it is unclear if that is for the whole event, or if it could be multiplied by the number of puppies killed.
A separate law against animal cruelty could add an even stiffer financial penalty, but it remains unclear whether Bosnian officials will be able to do more than fine the girl and/or her parents over the incident. Certainly one would hope some sort of educational component, counseling, and a stiffer penalty might be part of the solution. After all, no one that callous could understand the finer points of animal cruelty, loss of life or even a death benefit definition. It’s all a bit sad.
