. . . of this cat who apparently knows where the local fish and chip shop is, and how to get there by bus.

If my Pounce wasn't so agoraphobic, and we had a more pervasive public transport system, he'd be all over this like stink on tuna. As it is, he's more'n capable of getting into trouble at home, thank you very much.

From Good News Blog comes the story of a revolutionary new fabric that hardens on impact, and then, when the "impact" is over, becomes soft and pliable again. They're talking good stuff for motorcyclists, skateboarders and extreme sports. I'm thinking the New Kevlar, and bullet stoppage, though there isn't any mention in the article about whether this fabric can deal with such high impact, low surface area incidents.

But if it can, maybe our soldiers could wear it, and get some freaking protection!

I have to admit, when I first read that headline, courtesty of Fortean News, I seriously thought they were using ants in some sort of testing piety situation. But the actual story is much less weird, but much sadder. I mean, what do you do when a bunch of stinging ants has infested your temple?

Okay, I know what I would do, but . . . What Would Buddha Do?