The Park's grooming houses have experienced a sharp drop in revenue over the past few months, according to information contained in a report issued today by The Park's Finance Officers. Entitled, "A Report to the Archons on the State of the Park's Economy," the document cites new financial data that indicate the drop in revenue is due to the proliferation of "pop-up" grooming establishments in The Park. According to Chief Financial Officer, … [Read all...]
Breaking News
OTD in 2015—Holstein Fashion signals its intent to move into the hibernation market
Holstein Fashion, the parent company of Designs by Holstein, has signalled its intent to move into the hibernation market. In an announcement issued today, company president and CEO Balbina Ko confirmed that the successful fashion house will be expanding its reach in the coming year. "We are excited to announce the birth of two new Holstein Fashion subsidiaries, 'Nation and 'Nator," the announcement said. The companies, though created at … [Read all...]
OTD in 2014—Pre-hibernation sales “brisk” as Park awaits results of POPS election
Hibernation outfitters and service providers are pleased with their sales thus far, according to the Park Association of Shops and Services (PASS). "2014 looks like a banner year and it comes as a bit of a surprise," said founder and current PASS president Wellington Whistlepig this morning in an interview on Mammalian Daily Radio. Shopkeepers and grooming houses are reporting "brisk" business this season and the banks have reported larger … [Read all...]
OTD in 2016—”We don’t count votes by species,” Park Election Office head tells media
Members of the media drew ire this morning from Park Election Office head Gerritt Wezel when they pressed him on the subject of Groundhog participation in Monday's election for Park Official Prognosticator of Spring (POPS). The media inquiries were made at a short press conference which Wezel had called to issue an update on the counting of votes and the estimated time of announcing the election winner. But when the conference was opened up … [Read all...]
More Park News
OTD in 2012—Mixed reaction as Bastiaan Groundhog wins POPS election
Amid roaring applause and loud shouts of support from the crowd, Bastiaan Groundhog accepted the POPS baton from Ulrica Gilda Groundhog, 2012 Park Official Prognosticator of Spring, at a moving … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2013—Election results delayed due to record high voter turnout
Results of the 2014 POPS election have been delayed due to a record high voter turnout, according to the Park Election Office. The election was held yesterday and this is the first time since 2003, … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2016—Doves called back to assist Does of Peace in monitoring polling stations
The Doves of Peace were called back from migration last week to assist their sister-agency, the Does of Peace, in monitoring polling stations during today's election. According to Cornelius Kakapo, … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood
