Prominently Displayed

So today in South Burlington I saw a man talking on his mobile while making a "right on red" without even stopping. Not unusual in this fast-paced society, really, but prominently displayed on the rear bumper of his car was a sticker, "HANG UP & DRIVE."

PRAY FOR NEW ZEALAND

At least sixty-five people have been killed in a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is the second earthquake to have hit this city in the last five months. The Guardian has live updates.

The Cathedral (photo above, from its website) has lost its tower.

Above photograph of the toppled spire: Mark Mitchell/AP. The Cathedral is one of many buildings that have  collapsed.

IT'S BECOME A GLOBAL REVOLUTION: "EGYPT SUPPORTS WISCONSIN WORKERS"

Via Mother Jones.

Fluoride - Meeting tonight of the Burlington Public Safety Committe

Just a reminder!   Tonight the Burlington Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss two recent recommendations from city bodies to discontinue fluoridation.   The Board of Health and a subcommittee of the Public Works Department have both recommended that the city stop water fluoridation.

 

Tonight (February 1st, 2011)

Burlington Police Department (Community Room)

1 North Ave, Burlington, VT (Use south entrance)

 7pm-9pm