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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Bible to be Taught in Tennessee Schools

The Tennessee state Board of Education approved guidelines which allow for teachers to move forward with Bible classes, as allowed by a 2008 state law. The law allows "non-sectarian, non-religious academic study of the Bible," so long as literature from other religions are made available to students, too. Bible classes cannot be compulsory.

Even legal experts admit the new law is rather vague, but schools are not required to teach the Holy Bible and those which already proselytize do not have to change their courses unless they face a court challenge.

Hedy Weinberg, the head of Tennessee's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, said the Constitutionality of the new classes depended completely on how they were taught and whom was doing the teaching: "The devil is in the details," she said.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

The Sun Opens X-Files, Triangular UFO Taped over Dublin

In response to the government's closing of the "X-Files" division of the MoD -- the department which took reports of UFOs, almost exclusively -- The Sun has decided to open its own "X-Files" department and has hired an expert who used to work for MoD! Nick Pope investigated mysterious sightings for the Ministry of Defense for three years; now he will record your claims for The Sun.

Such as this video, taken over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. Pope admits the light formation is unfamiliar, but seems to think it is a terrestrial object -- most likely a drone or some sort of experimental craft.

While some residents and politicians believed the £50,000 spent on the MoD's UFO department an "inappropriate use of defense resources," there were three times as many UFO incidents reported in 2009 as there were in 2008.

UK residents can report UFO incidents by calling 0207 782 4104, sending pictures by cell to 63000, or e-mailing ufo@the-sun.co.uk.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Colorado's Air Force Academy Adds Its Own Stonehenge

The United States Air Force Academy added a stone circle for followers of Nature-based religions to use for worship. The USAF Academy already has places of worship for Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Catholics, and more; the stone circle will serve several religions including Wicca, Druidism, and more - religions which hold Nature in higher esteem than others, even if not considered the central authority. A March 10th initiation ceremony will be held, after which the circle will be open for use.

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Longcrier said he faced few obstacles in getting the clearance to establish the circle, though Pagans faced a lot of religious intolerance from their fellow servicemen in earlier years. In 1999, the Sacred Well Congregation established a similar circle of worship at Fort Hood. Between 1999 and 2000, the circle was repeatedly vandalized; in October of 2000, the half-ton limestone altar was completely destroyed.

Just last year, a Muslim opened fire at Fort Hood, killing several before he was shot and paralyzed. The shooter cited religious intolerance as his motivation.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Giraffe Born at Memphis Zoo

The Memphis Zoo has played host to four baby giraffes in the past four years, the latest of which was born last Thursday. The 6'2" female weighs 125 lbs. and was named "Akili," which means bright or intelligent in Swahili.

Of the four, only one is a male. The male will be sent to another zoo, as males leave the herd when they become juveniles, seeking to mate. The three female calves will stay at the Memphis Zoo. It is too cold for the giraffes to be on exhibit, but they will return as soon as the temperature rises a bit.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Skeptics Publicly OD on Homeopathic Drugs

Homeopathy skeptics staged a mass "protest" against store-sold homeopathic medicines by intentionally overdosing on them at branches of Boots, the UK's leading pharmacy, health, and beauty retailer (according to its website). The MSS, Merseyside Skeptics Society, which organized this protest, says the point is to prove to the public that store-bought homeopathic remedies do not work. "We believe that they shouldn't be selling sugar pills to people who are sick," a spokesperson for MSS - who said similar protests were scheduled in the US, Spain, Australia, and Canada - told the press.

A spokesperson for Boots said the store follows guidelines put in place by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and notes that homeopathic medicine is recognized by the NHS and many individuals. Many people use homeopathic products as complementary to their prescribed medications, not instead of them. "We would support the call for scientific research and evidence gathering on the efficacy of homeopathic medicines," the Boots spokesperson said.

While no one thought the protesters would suffer any adverse effects from intentionally overdosing on the supplements, the Society of Homeopaths' executive, Paula Ross, said the protests were "ill-advised."

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Friday, January 29, 2010

Zelda Rubinstein's Psychic Connection with Death

I almost hate to post this because I know how it sounds to skeptics - even some believers - but regular readers know I don't lie or exaggerate claims like these, and it's really no earth-shattering thing, so take it for what it's worth:

Zelda Rubinstein, best known for her work as the psychic investigator in the Poltergeist franchise, died this Wednesday, January 27, at 76. In her IMdB biography, a story is related concerning the death of her mother, which happened while she was at a photo shoot for Poltergeist III. According to the story, Rubinstein "bolted" in-place at one point. It was extreme enough that the director noticed it and asked her what was wrong, to which the actress replied, "...it was just a jolt. I'm fine."

A few minutes later, someone informed the director, Gary Sherman, that Zelda Rubinstein was to be released from the set, as her mother had just died. Once the shots were developed, all came out fine except for one, in which "an inexplicable cloud of light" curled-in from the left, obscuring the actress in a "semi-transparent haze." Later, Rubinstein said she knew the incident had been the passing of her mother, and likened their relationship to that of "identical twins," who are often said to possess a psychic bond. Sherman had to agree.

The Poltergeist series is popularly said to be cursed.

But this is where it gets weird:

I had planned to post her obituary on The Rundown (see link above) almost two weeks before it happened!

I had surgery on January 5th and was still heavily-medicated at this time, so I was definitely in an altered-state of consciousness, but certainly was not actively trying to predict the future, telepathically connect with anyone, or anything like that. However, I came across news of her death somewhere online and made a note to report it - in fact, I made several notes to report it before Rubinstein actually died, as I kept forgetting! Over a week ago, I watched one of her last films, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, and made yet another note to write her obituary!

Zelda Rubinstein died the day before yesterday!

Zelda Rubinstein had been hospitalized for a few months prior to her death. It is very, very possible that some website incorrectly reported her death, and that is what I honestly believe happened because I really did read her obituary almost two weeks before she died, even if it was in a dream or some half-assed "hallucination" brought upon by medication. However, the very fact that seeing her in that movie several days later reminded me of her passing proves that this was at least a full week before she actually died!

Though I do not completely discount the notion that Zelda Rubinstein may have had some sort of psychic connection with death or that I might very well have suffered some sort of Psi-related event while in an altered-state of consciousness (drugged).

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Dentist Drills Patient, Leaves a Bit

A Florida woman began experiencing pain and nosebleeds following oral surgery in 2008. After repeated visits to the dentist who treated her, he allegedly dismissed her, perhaps believing she was looking for pain medication without warrant. However, once the poor girl began experiencing facial numbness, she went to the hospital. In an MRI chamber, the powerful magnets affected the high-speed drill bit that had been left in her head by the inept oral surgeon nearly a year earlier, moving it enough so that it became apparent to technicians. The woman was rushed to surgery and the drill bit was removed.

The bit was lodged in the woman's maxillary sinus cavity - that hole behind your nose and forehead - and was obviously the source of her discomfort. A suit against the dentist seeks a jury trial and unspecified damages.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Newfoundland USO/UFO

Residents of Harbour Mile in Newfoundland were shocked to see a UFO shooting across the sky Monday evening, around sunset. Many eyewitnesses described the object as "missile-like" and emitting smoke or flames. At least one eyewitness claims the object originated in the bay, and another snapped a picture of it in mid-flight.

The picture is not clear enough to be certain, but the UFO most certainly does appear to be some kind of missile; the missile-shaped device spews smoke from behind it in two trails, forming a forked tail. The UFO appeared in the sky for 5-8 minutes and made no sound. Darlene Stewart, the 45-year old who took the picture, claims to have actually seen three objects, the other two of which disappeared quickly, moving in different directions.

Even Ufologists are dismissing the idea that the object was extraterrestrial. More than anything, residents want to know if it was a missile, possibly launched from a submarine in the bay, who launched it, and why residents were not informed of it.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Australians World's Worst Sinners

A British research team has ranked Australians #1 for sin; Australians are the most likely to sin, according to the team. The researchers used a point-based system to determine which countries were the worst offenders of the Biblical "Seven Deadly Sins" - pride, covetousness, envy, gluttony, anger, sloth, and lust. The country received 10 points for placing first in a category, nine for placing second, and so on. The breakdown follows:
  • Lust: South Korea
  • Gluttony: U.S.
  • Greed: Mexico
  • Sloth: Iceland
  • Pride: Iceland
  • Wrath: South Africa
  • Envy: Australia
Experts criticize the system, pointing-out its many flaws included counting the number of sick days people took-off from work, as compared to the number of hours worked per week, and that the study focused on men instead of both sexes equally.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010
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Prosecutors Agree Murder Victim May Have "Ran Into Knife Seven Times"

Manhattan prosecutors say they have discovered evidence which seems to bolster what, at first blush, sounds like the most preposterous defense ever forwarded in a murder trial: That the "victim" may have impaled himself on a knife - seven times!

Apparently, the late Jeffrey Locker had incurred massive debts, searched online for information regarding funeral arrangements, and taken out life insurance policies shortly before his death. Kenneth Minor's attorney felt the evidence so strong that he asked the judge to allow the defender, a known felon, to resubmit the case as "manslaughter." Minor's defense seeks to claim that Locker hired him to assist in the latter's suicide.

Prosecutors have yet to drop the 1st-degree murder charge, but the judge was so stunned by the turn of events that court was adjourned until February 24th.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Apologies for Spottiness

I know these last few weeks have been a mess - I haven't been here often, then I drop like a dozen posts in two hours - and I apologize for that, but I am still recovering from surgery and making-up for all the time I've lost to recovering from surgery (so far). I am doing much better than I was, but I did suffer a setback at the end of last week, so although things are going well, I don't expect them to even-out anytime real soon.

I am also redesigning the other blogs across the site. The OddBlog is not included in this project; I like the way it looks, and I hope you do too (suggestions and comments are always welcome!) though a few minor changes will be made over the next few weeks - you probably won't even notice them.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Mutant Found on Plum Island

The clothed body of what appears to be a "mutated human" with very long fingers was found when it washed ashore New York's Plum Island, a government-controlled island which studies animal diseases. The identity of the deceased is unknown. It is also not known how the body managed to wash ashore the island, where access is carefully controlled. Plum Island has often been cited as a possible terrorist target due to its stock of vaccines and diseases.

The mutated body - if that is what it is - is said to have had a large frame and unusually long fingers.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

British Youth Believe Oats Grow on Trees, Bacon Comes from Sheep

A study of 800 children and adults conducted by the Home Grown Cereals Authority and the National Farmers' Union found that over 25% of Britons under the age of 16 believe bacon comes from sheep, and nearly 30% believe oats grow on trees. 17% of both children and adults thought eggs were an essential ingredient in bread, though that seems like an error almost anyone could make, especially those who do not cook.

The president of the National Farmers' Union noted that more than half of Britain's groceries come from UK-based farms, yet a significant portion of the populace is "unable to make that connection."

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Record Wingsuit Skydiving Formation Mistaken for UFO

Some onlookers mistook a record-breaking wingsuit skydiving formation for a UFO. 68 skydivers from 16 different countries underwent testing before they being allowed on the team which used four planes and underwent seven drops before finally mastering the diamond formation which set US skydiving records. Wingsuit skydiving is still new enough that it is not officially recognized worldwide, but the formation jumping record is certainly on US books.

The jump took place over Lake Elsinore, CA and lasted for over a minute. The skydivers flew in formation over some 2-1/2 across the ground.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

White Bambi

Massimo Del Din and his daughter, Deborah, were hiking in the Italian wood when they spotted an extremely rare albino fawn. Luckily, they managed to snap a photo or two before scaring the little deer away. Authorities have made sure to tell area hunters that the albino fawn is off-limits and say hunters in the region respect laws and that they have no problem with poachers.

One hunter said the rare fawn has nothing to fear, as legend has it anyone who shoots an albino deer will die soon, as well.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Thieves Target Theft Exhibition

Organizers discovered thieves had broken into the Ashdod Museum and stolen items from the "Antiquities Theft in Israel" display. Among the missing items were earrings and a silver ring which once belonged to Alexander the Great. The exhibition, which has been on display for four years, displays items which were recovered from the black market.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Holiday Inn Hires Human Bed-Warmers

Three Holiday Inn hotels in Britain are offering human bed-warmers who will dress in a fleece "sleeper suit" and roll around between the sheets of your bed to warm it up before you lie down. The bed-warmer will have a thermometer to measure the bed's temperature. It was not said whether or not the bed-warmer would shower before each use, but hair will be covered, the bed-warmer will be fully-dressed, and the bed-warmer will not be in the bed at the same time as any guest.

Holiday Inn did not discuss why the beds were being warmed by people instead of hot water bottles or electric blankets, but admitted it was "quirky." A spokesperson for the international hotel chain explained the services were in response to the unseasonably cold winter.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Floridians Fear "Super-Serpent"

Recently, authorities say five African rock pythons were seen in a three-day period, leading experts to wonder if the species has established itself in the area, and stirring local fears of a "super-snake." The African rock python is known to eat goats and even children! One of the captured pythons was 14' long and another was 31" in circumference! Of the five, two escaped and one was bearing eggs (however, I do not know if it was one of those captured).

Florida already has a breeding population of several thousand Burmese pythons, which also grow to incredible lengths - males grow to 21' or more. Authorities fear the two could interbreed, creating a "super snake." However, the African rock python is more aggressive and "meaner" than the Burmese python and both are predators. While crocodiles and alligators may pursue the species, African rock pythons are known to stalk and eat even those!

While fears of a "super snake" may be a little overblown, pythons are a keystone species, just like the crocodile.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Swedish Necrophiliacs Help Haitian Earthquake Victims

Thousands joined a Facebook group which said it would donate 30¢ per member to Haitian relief efforts once the group's roster hit 200,000. Once the target number was met, a message explained that the Svenska Nekrofil-föreningen - the Swedish Necrophilia Association - was the entity behind the group and was sending Haitian relief efforts some 500,000 kronor (over $69,000). The group then posted disturbing pictures and discussions as to the types of dead bodies with which members wished to have sex.

A founding member of the Facebook group later told a Swedish newspaper the point of the hoax was to teach people to "critically review their sources." I believe that is supposed to mean "teach people to better research what groups the are joining, to whom they are donating, etc." because the quote doesn't make much sense.

Enrollment peaked at about 212k Tuesday afternoon. Once the hoax was revealed, membership dwindled, then plummeted. The group was removed Tuesday night. Though I earnestly searched, I do not know if any money was actually collected or donated.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Technical Note #234920496710

I am tweaking some things behind the scenes today and will be doing so off and on for the immediate future, so if anything is not working correctly or you have problems with anything at all, please leave a comment and I will check into it. Remember that all comments are moderated, so I (and only I) see them before they are published. I will not publish anything with your personal information or anything like that, should you have to include for whatever reason - and I can think of no reason you would, but I'm mentioning it all the same.

Most of this stuff is just cosmetic, but it still requires me getting into the source code up to my elbows, so... just a heads-up.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Another Fine Mess...

Carlos Laurel and Andre Hardy, both in their 30s, were arrested in Luzerne County, PA when they attempted to deliver 50 bags of cocaine -- yes, 50 -- to an unidentified recipient. Both were already on probation for prior drug-related arrests. Oliver Laurel also had 10 bags of marijuana -- yes, 10 -- in his waistband, along with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Laurel and Hardy were charged with the following felonies:

  • Delivery of a controlled substance
  • Criminal conspiracy to commit delivery of a controlled substance
  • Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance
  • Criminal conspiracy to commit possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance
  • Criminal use of a communication facility
In addition to the following misdemeanors:
  • Possession of a controlled substance
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Criminal conspiracy to commit possession of a controlled substance
© C Harris Lynn, 2010

High-Fat Diet Cures Epilepsy in Children

The Ketogenic Diet, a diet high in fats and low in carbohydrates, was first described in the 1920s at the Mayo Clinic. It is used to treat the 25% or so of children who do not respond to medications meant to control their epilepsy. The Ketogenic Diet literally consists of such meals as a stick of butter, followed by several pieces of bacon, and maybe a piece of fruit, however doctors who have had patients on the Ketogenic Diet say few develop medical issues such as high cholesterol.

The diet mimics starvation and forces the brain to replace glucose as an energy source with ketone bodies produced by the liver. This results in a condition known as "ketosis," and for whatever reason, it completely cures about 1/3 of the children who are placed on the Ketogenic Diet. A full 50% of those who are placed on the diet show some signs of improvement.

The diet was widely prescribed shortly after its discovery, but abandoned a decade or so later when effective anticonvulsant drugs became available. It wasn't until the 1990s that interest in the Ketogenic Diet was renewed, thanks to a movie producer known as Jim Abrahams - the guy who brought us such slapstick comedy classics as Airplane! and Ruthless People. Abrahams' epileptic son was one of the unfortunate 1/4 of patients who did not respond to anticonvulsants.

The diet is also said to help some adult patients and is being prescribed to sufferers of other neurological disorders to see if it is beneficial in those cases. No conclusions can be drawn so far, due to insufficient data, but trials continue.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Super Bear "Bubba" Stalking Nevada

A black bruin reputed to weigh about 700-lbs. in the Incline Village area of Nevada is said to have broken-in to some 50+ homes. Authorities say the bear is adept at avoiding traps and has been shot numerous times. In one instance, the shooter said the bullet bounced off the creature's head! The bear has scars from where it has been shot by a .44 and a .30/.30 as well as a gash across its neck.

All eyewitnesses agree the bruin (a male bear) is the largest they have ever seen. Residents have taken to calling him "Bubba," though not too affectionately. One woman recounted the story of how Bubba crashed through her son's garage while she was staying at the house alone, opened the refrigerator, and dined on what he pleased. Bubba would saunter away whenever wildlife authorities neared, but return after they left; he terrorized the poor woman for several hours - until 4 in the morning, she said!

Bubba is literally "smarter than the average bear" and has become habituated to humans, which makes him very dangerous. Bears who become familiarized with humans are more likely to attack. This is why the Fish and Wildlife authorities are trying to trap and kill Bubba, as opposed to the more common method of trapping and relocating. However, one authority admitted that relocation doesn't work anyway - the bears tend to migrate back to wherever they came from originally. Bubba has the garbage collection dates for certain neighborhoods memorized, as he tends to appear on those days.

Bears of this type grow to excessive sizes because they have learned to associate people with easy food supplies - yet another omen that Bubba could turn deadly. While no black bears have killed anyone in the area in over 100 years, Bubba is a contender for breaking the record, as bears with similar knowledge tend not to hibernate and be more aggressive.

His scat was described by one man whose garage Bubba broke not once but twice as "the size of a basketball."



© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Monday, January 18, 2010

The Kennebunkport Car Mix-Up

Not quite unique enough to make it into our "Fate or Coincidence" series, I'd be remiss not to note the recent mix-up a Kennebunkport-area man made when he went to pick up his son's car from a school parking lot recently:

The unidentified man went to the school parking lot and picked up his son's car as instructed.  Meanwhile, his wife was listening to the police scanner when she heard a report for area police to be on the lookout for a white 1998 Volvo Model 70 sedan.  As it turns out, there were two, apparently identical, white 1998 Volvo, Model 70 sedans -- and both had keys wherever the man's son had told him to look!

She phoned the husband and asked simply, "Are you sure you took the right car?"

Of course, the vehicle was returned to its rightful owner, no charges were filed, and the story made the local news.  And, now, The OddBlog!

Enjoy your 15 minutes, unidentified, absent-minded, Kennebunkport father of a white Volvo-owning son!  You earned it.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Human Head Left as Tribute at Drug Lord's Tomb

A severed human head with a single, red flower sticking from its ear was placed on the steps of the tomb of Beltran Leyva, a Mexican drug lord killed in a raid last month. The body was found in the same cemetery, wrapped in plastic, alongside the gravesite of another drug lord who was killed in 2006. The cemetery is the resting place of many Mexican drug lords. The identity of the dismembered body remains unknown at this time.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Update

It hasn't quite been two weeks since my surgery and I am still recovering. I actually get to take my first shower since January 4th today! I've had to wash carefully the last few weeks and I'm dirty and icky-feeling. I still hurt pretty badly on a fairly regular basis, but I feel I should be back up and running by next week. If not, I'll be sure to let you know.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to bring you the Ghost Adventures spots the last few weeks, but promise to get back on them regularly as soon as I'm able to post regularly again. Thanks for continuing to visit and I'll see you soon!

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Bigfoot Asserts First Amendment Rights

A self-proclaimed, unlicensed, New Hampshire-based "performance artist" who was ejected from a state park for dressing as Bigfoot has complained to state authorities that his First Amendment (free speech) rights were violated.

According to the letter, one Jonathan Doyle says he and several others - some of whom were also in Bigfoot costumes - were ejected from a state park in Jaffrey even though they were on lesser-used trails and were not bothering other visitors. The New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union Foundation is working with Doyle on the matter. Officials say the letter, which was sent to the state parks department, has been forwarded to the state attorney general's office.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Aliens to Eat "Fatties"

Cadbury Gym's holiday advertising campaign has some people upset. The Bristol, England-based gym unveiled posters showing "little, green men" with accompanying text reading, "Advance health warning! When the aliens come, they will eat the fatties first."

The Cadbury Gym is one of the largest, independent fitness centers in the UK. It is attached to the 72-bedroom Cadbury House Hotel, a part of the Hilton-Doubletree chain, but is under different management. It won the European Club of the Year award in 2007. But the advertising campaign has drawn fire from the community and experts.

The manager defends the whole thing as "tongue-in-cheek," and says the purpose of the campaign was to draw-in new members who may have put-on weight over the holidays.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Monday, January 4, 2010

Watch Ghost Adventures Season 1 on Your Computer Now

Netflix has Ghost Adventures Season One available for instant streaming or rental. If you do not have a Netflix account, you get a 15-day free trial (it may be 30, but I think it's 15) and can begin watching and renting movies the moment you sign-up, so you have nothing to lose; if you do not want the services (which are awesome, BTW -- and, no, this is not a paid post) just cancel within the 15 days and the $10 charge will be refunded.

If you have broadband, it is totally worth the ridiculously low price of $10/month. I mean, it's worth it either way, since you can also have whatever you want to watch sent to your house even if you are using dial-up, but those with high-speed get a really sweet deal.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Recent Rash of Triangular UFO

There seems to have been a resurgence in UFO sightings of the triangular nature. These sightings reached their pinnacle in the 1980s and 90s and were later revealed to be (in an overwhelming majority of cases) a new military aircraft known as the "Stealth Fighter." Of course, not all of the sightings are confirmed to have been military aircraft, as the US military would neither confirm nor deny testing in all areas in which sightings were reported.

According to MUFON, triangular UFO have been sighted in Texas, California, and over Lake Eerie - in the past week, alone! A soundless, triangular UFO was seen in Pennsylvania on the 28th. Most recently, a passenger in a window seat on Delta Flight 106 saw a triangular UFO over the North Atlantic Ocean. And these are only a handful.

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Weekly World News @ Google Books

I do not care for the monopoly known as Google. I have been quite vocal about this fact and the reasons are clear and clearly recorded, so I won't go into that here. Still, a whole lot of money has its rewards (even if thousands of laws and people's lives have to be broken to get that money), and this is one of those stories:

Google Books now has a slew of Weekly World News covers from the tabloid's heyday. Read it and weep.

Blood. (From your eyes!)

© C Harris Lynn, 2010

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to everyone! I know it's late, but things are hectic.

I want to remind you that I'll be away all next week, and possibly longer. I'm having surgery which will hopefully alleviate my pain issues, if not solve them entirely. I may even feel well enough to post next week, but I'm not counting on it and I won't even if I do because I don't want to push it. If I have to be out longer, I'll try to drop-by and give you an ETA for my return, but just to be safe, I'm going to schedule a handful of posts to drop next week. Sadly, it won't be many, but it should keep you in paranormal reading until I return.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

© C Harris Lynn, 2009