The 2015 "streamlined" budget that was presented by the Park Finance Office last month remains a contentious issue among residents, with some in the business community calling for a full re-think. "I think we are owed some kind of explanation, as well as a full accounting, not this shoddy business that they've offered us," say members of the Park Association of Shops and Services (PASS). Also calling for a free and full public discussion of … [Read all...]
Breaking News
OTD in 2015—Zebra activists to appear on Yannis Tavros call-in show Wednesday
Callers, the lines are open. Or, at least they will be on Wednesday afternoon, when Yannis Tavros's guests will be Zebra activists Jafari Pundamilia and Elton Zebra. The pair, whose latest caper involved disrupting the Beats of Burden music festival by blocking the stage to the SCENTient Beings on Friday night, will be answering questions from callers for a full three hours. "We're looking forward to a lively discussion," Toro Talk Radio … [Read all...]
OTD in 2014—Phoebe to read from award-winning book at The Squeakeasy on Tuesday
Tuesday night is poetry night at The Squeakeasy but this coming Tuesday will see something unique: Phoebe will be reading from her award-winning book, Phoebic Verses. "This is a first for Phoebe, and we're thrilled that she's agreed to do it," says Kezban Aslan, manager of Kynikos Press, the book’s publisher. Known in The Park as "The Shy Poet," Phoebe did not even attend this year's Chitter Radio Literary Awards, at which both she and her work … [Read all...]
OTD in 2014—Data Tree hacking was likely the result of “Human error,” says Noreen
The hacking in April of one of The Park's largest data Trees was likely the result of "Human error," rather than malicious intent, Noreen says. The Mammalian Daily advice columnist and University of West Terrier adjunct professor of Human Studies was participating in a panel discussion on Toro Talk Radio when she made the comment. "Humans act as much out of ignorance as they do out of self-interest," she said. "And, often, the two go … [Read all...]
More Park News
OTD in 2016—Button maker received order for Millicent Hayberry candidacy: rumour
It's been over a month since Park citizens heard the rumour that Millicent Hayberry was considering a bid for 2017 Park Official Prognosticator of Spring (POPS). Though she has kept mum on the … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2016—The Endeka Elephant Band plays on without its beloved bassist
The ten remaining members of The Endeka Elephant Band took to the stage last night for the first time since the death this past July of their beloved bassist, Zuberi Tembo. In an emotional mid-set … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2015—Humans capable of feeling pain: study
New research out of the University of West Terrier indicates that Humans are, in fact, capable of feeling pain. The results of a study conducted by researchers from the UWT Department of Human … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood
