…I’m a bit disappointed in these two new ferries. They’re going to be rubbish.
I mean, how are they going to carry anyone? On their backs?
No, thank you.
Category: that’s a bit mad
Queensland Black Mamba plan just might work
In a wonderful and “green” pest control plan, an Australian newspaper is reporting that a local authority in Queensland is set to introduce 22,000 Black Mamba snakes into the region in order to address the area’s Cane Toad problem. True, the Black Mamba is one of the most deadly snakes in the world: highly venomous, very fast and extremely aggressive, but this will surely rid Burdekin Shire of the much-hated invasive toads; except:
Burdekin Shire Council Animal Management Secretary William Matevellio said the jury was still out on whether the Black Mamba will hunt the cane toads, “Currently, there is no evidence that these snakes hunt cane toads, so this is just a trial. I can’t make any promises that the toad population will be reduced. We’ll have to wait and see.”
I’m all for experimentation though. In the meantime:
The introduction begins on the 29th of January and Council has told residents to be cautious when walking around their yards and homes. Council has also instructed residents to keep pets locked up inside until further notice.
It’s great to see the council finding novel ways of controlling these invasive alien species, without needing to use any nasty chemicals, which could potentially harm local residents.
Lim Chang Jung Has The Power To Make South Koreans Behave Themselves In A Proper And Dignified Manner
From the country that brought us Gangnam Style comes Lim Chang Jung and “Open The Door”.
And it’s excellent!
Yes, with just one stern, reproachful stare (and a catchy song), Lim Chang Jung can make errant citizens immediately change their ways and make the correct decisions. We need to get him into Parliament here. Soon.
Nice selfie
We’re living in the age of the Selfie:
a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.
And you might think that the selfie you took last week was the best thing ever: it caught your good side, you were in focus, interesting background, nice colours etc etc. But you were wrong, because this one takes the proverbial biscuit when it comes to great selfies:
I don’t know how he got up there, I don’t know why he got up there, but the fact that he took a selfie while he was up there means that your effort last week is now worth NOTHING.
*heads off to wipe sweaty palms*
Chances of world peace “not great”
You probably didn’t need me to tell you that, but if there is any value in symbolism, then the fact that a pair of white doves released by the Pope and a couple of children (careful now) in St Peter’s Square over the weekend were immediately attacked by crows and seagulls should probably confirm the fact that we’re in for continued global conflict.
Awkward.
Hmm. Let’s all hope that Steve Hofmeyr avoids finding any further symbolism in that image.
It appears that the symbols of peace did at least survive. Probably, anyway:
One dove managed to break free from the gull, losing feathers in the process, while the crow repeatedly pecked at the other dove.
It was not clear how badly injured the doves were as the birds eventually flew off.
There’s precedent (and some really poor English) here though:
The almost exact same thing happened last year at the same event, which is always held on the last Sunday of January, when a single gull attacked the released birds.
Which, all in all, demonstrates a perfect metaphor for the current global situation right now. Next year (assuming we’re still here) I fully expect them to spontaneously combust upon release.