Category: Society & Culture

Pa. Senate passes voter ID bill

http://twitter.com/#!/PhillyInquirer/status/177685857426345984

From Philly.com

After more than four hours of debate, senators voted, 26-23, to approve the so-called voter ID bill. Its Republican sponsors contend it is needed to protect the integrity of elections. Democrats counter that it is nothing more than a partisan attempt to suppress their side’s votes in a presidential election year.

One after another, Democratic senators rose to argue the exact opposite. Those senators, as well as the Pennsylvania chapter of the ACLU, said Wednesday night they would challenge the measure in court if it becomes law.

Related at Newsbusters: MSNBC’s Phony ‘War on Voting’ Hysteria

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/03/08/pa-senate-passes-voter-id-bill/

There’s A Massive Plane In The Middle Of A Forest In Oregon. And You Gotta See Inside It.

When looking for a new home, combing through the endless real estate listings is almost as frustrating as finding a seat on a packed flight.  Suggestion? Maybe you should start scrolling through the aircraft pages instead. Oregon native Howard Bruce Campbell (no relation to Evil Dead actor Bruce Campbell…I think) purchased this retired Boeing 727 back in 1999 for the low, low cost of $100,000. Campbell then spent another $120,000 figuring out the logistics of site rent, wing and tail removal and transportation — bringing his total to a modest $220,000. His website for the project details instructions for others looking to follow him down the runway of aviatrix abodes and even offers directions on how to stop by for a visit.

This isn’t your average mobile home.

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Lots of natural light options.

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No need for a quirky doormat here.

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“One cheese pizza please…We’re the second house on the left, you can’t miss us.”

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What a view.

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Plenty of guest seating!

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Built-in light show every night.

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All the comforts of home!

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The one, um, small drawback: airplane bathrooms aren’t known for being too homey.

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Read more: http://viralnova.com/airplane-home/

This Is Entire Hospital Is Solely For WHAT? It’s So Strange That It’s Cute.

Do you love bats? Do you love hospitals? …even if you’re not particularly fond of either, you’ll probably like the Tolga Bat Hospital in Atherton, Australia. Volunteers at the hospital take care of sick and injured bats. They prepare food, feed the bats, clean them and make these little guys feel special and loved while they’re on the mend.

If you don’t have the time to commit to volunteering at the hospital, you can always swing by for a visit. The hospital is open year round and will let you view the feeding session that takes place between 3 pm and 6 pm.

Still not sold on the idea of heading to a bat hospital? Take a look at what you’re missing.

Tolga Bat Hospital.

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Aww, how can anyone not like these things?

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They’re so…

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Okay, cute might not be the word, but they certainly are unique.

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Hangin’ out.

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Okay, maybe they are cute after all.

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Aw!

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Don’t worry, buddy. You’ll be back out in nature in no time.

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At least you have a nice little crew while you’re in here.

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Not to mention free food and drink.

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Who’s going to towel you off like that in the wild?

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Get well soon!

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Even if you’re not into bats, this hospital is worth a visit. In case you disagree…did you see the bat swaddled in a towel?! C’mon.

Read more: http://viralnova.com/hospital-for-bats/