A stubby squid spotted on the seabed off the coast of California, 900m down. EV Nautilus explains:
The stubby squid (Rossia pacifica) looks like a cross between an octopus and squid, but is more closely related to cuttlefish. This species spends life on the seafloor, activating a sticky mucus jacket and burrowing into the sediment to camouflage, leaving their eyes poking out to spot prey like shrimp and small fish.
It’s time for us all to bewail
This worrying, heartbreaking tale
The result today comes
For the big test in sums
And twenty percent of them fail.
John Moynes
Pic via Dublin School of Grinds
A ‘three in one’ training utensil for Asian food newbies: fork, trainer chopsticks and regular chopsticks (when broken apart)
Notice: The Irish Examiner lead story (on the Leaving Certificate) was held over due to a 6am embargo.
MORE to folly.
This evening.
Bryan Casey writes:
The sun setting over the Square Mile [London] this evening…
Meanwhile..
Tonight.
Potters Point Mobile Home Park, Brittas Bay Co Wicklow
Thanks Frilly Keane
This evening.
Una McMahon writes:
I realisew you don’t normally do this but I just found this down the side of a seat on the 123 bus in Marino. It seems to pertain to an ongoing legal issue concerning a couple called ‘Lynch’ and I’m sure someone is frantic over its disappearance. I have it with me but can leave it to the Garda station of the owner’s choosing
Anyone?
UPDATE: Owner located. Thanks all.
Poland-born Marcin, who was attacked and beaten by a group of teenagers in a homophobic assault in the Phoenix Park, Dublin in July.
Holly writes:
I am contacting you regarding the recent homophobic attack (July 30) in Phoenix Park.
There have been several incidents of homophobic violence in the media since #YesEquality, but this one, perhaps the most horrific, has received little attention.
Marcin was viciously attacked by a a group of teenagers who made homophobic threats and insults, chased him, hit him with an iron bar and made him fear for his life by attempting to run him over in a car.
Instead of Gardai seeking a statement from Marcin following the attack, he had to insist on it being taken.
The criminal justice system continues to let down queer, trans and gender non-conforming people. Homophobia did not end with marriage equality, and won’t stop without us challenging it.
After reading the recent article in the Outmost about the attack in the Phoenix Park we decided to organise an event to show solidarity with all those who’ve been victim to homophobic violence.
It is difficult not to assume that the situation would be handled differently if Marcin was a different person, or to presume that his story could be headline news if he were someone else. Being able to walk safely through the park is something we all should be able to take for granted.
No one should be told to be vigilant, told not to walk too close together, not to walk alone, to refrain from holding hands or to forget about ever kissing in public.
We should not need to share a common identity to be safe.
That is what this event is about. We hope to see you at the Criminal Court on Parkgate Street this Thursday at 7pm…
Stand Up Against Homophobia Protest (Facebook)
Warning to Gay Community After Vicious Attack in Phoenix Park (Aidan Quigley, The Outmost)
