Wednesday, January 16, 2008

OMG Pope Tea on YouTube

The Pope has pulled out of a visit to Rome's main university, after students and academics began protesting. Benedict XVI won't condemn the Inquisition's treatment of Galileo, and even quoted an Austrian scientist who said the treatment of Galileo was "reasonable and fair"! Indefinite house arrest and death threats if he didn't recant. Bizarre.

Other news: I was told by a colleague (after telling her of my weakened state) that tea-drinking can reduce the body's absorption of iron. I've done some research, and apparently this only relates to the iron found in plants, not meat, and also that if you have extra Vitamin C then it makes no difference (however, to make sure, you should have your cup of tea with your meal or up to an hour after). Who knew? Tabloid heading: TEA CAUSES ANAEMIA.

I'm feeling pleased with myself because I tipped off Laura from The Modern Age blog about Ryan Adams' antics on YouTube, which include this piece of footage from Ryan and the Cardinals being on tour:




And some other totally random stuff:




And some other really lovely stuff, like this (SAD DAYS: found footage of dreams):




Long post over.

PS. The girl whose legs were badly broken is stable and well enough to have more operations on her legs.

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