Alarming drought now causing the once mighty Mississippi to dry.. Fields of nightmares across the Midwest as crops dwindle and die..

Not so mighty: Mississippi at record lows, forces ligher barges..

Mississippi River dropping in Memphis..

Receding Mississippi exposing historic relics..

The Midwest is suffering its worst drought in 50 years.. Could this be the 'new' norm? Will the United States go from bread basket of the world to the dust bowl of the planet? Will the record warmth continue? More and more hot records relative to cold records have taken place for some time.. The past two years have seen many more hot records as opposed to cold records. These recent heat waves have made this drought much worse--after a winter of almost no snow in much of the United States. Global changes are in full effect. Big economic impacts will be coming this fall, expect that at a grocery store near you. The fires that we saw this year may be a new norm, too.. Earth changes will get worse and worse.. Greenland has lost 97% of its ice. Even the highest points in Greenland are melting. Major transformations of landscapes coming--coastal area flooding? worst case could be a massive sea rise?

But planes still fly and cars still drive. If manmade impacts are the reasons for warming, then humans seem not to care. If it's the earth itself, humans are in for a wild ride--one not seens for centuries..

The drought that is occurring has some ominous signs for our future.. In Illinois, people are beginning to become alarmed with just how dry and hot things have been.. The drought in the United States is also going to cause problems for China..

The drought and constant heat waves that have hit the United States this summer have been only intensifying and shows no signs of receding.. According to one report, the drought size has increased by the 'size of Texas'..

This summer's horrid weather will have one extremely negative ramification for this world.. for our wallets.. for us: Food prices will skyrocket until at least 2013..

Alarming drought now causing the once mighty Mississippi to dry.. Fields of nightmares across the Midwest as crops dwindle and die..

Not so mighty: Mississippi at record lows, forces ligher barges..

Mississippi River dropping in Memphis..

Receding Mississippi exposing historic relics..

The Midwest is suffering its worst drought in 50 years.. Could this be the 'new' norm? Will the United States go from bread basket of the world to the dust bowl of the planet? Will the record warmth continue? More and more hot records relative to cold records have taken place for some time.. The past two years have seen many more hot records as opposed to cold records. These recent heat waves have made this drought much worse--after a winter of almost no snow in much of the United States. Global changes are in full effect. Big economic impacts will be coming this fall, expect that at a grocery store near you. The fires that we saw this year may be a new norm, too.. Earth changes will get worse and worse.. Greenland has lost 97% of its ice. Even the highest points in Greenland are melting. Major transformations of landscapes coming--coastal area flooding? worst case could be a massive sea rise?

But planes still fly and cars still drive. If manmade impacts are the reasons for warming, then humans seem not to care. If it's the earth itself, humans are in for a wild ride--one not seens for centuries..

The drought that is occurring has some ominous signs for our future.. In Illinois, people are beginning to become alarmed with just how dry and hot things have been.. The drought in the United States is also going to cause problems for China..

The drought and constant heat waves that have hit the United States this summer have been only intensifying and shows no signs of receding.. According to one report, the drought size has increased by the 'size of Texas'..

This summer's horrid weather will have one extremely negative ramification for this world.. for our wallets.. for us: Food prices will skyrocket until at least 2013..

Just a few..

A powerful set of storms rolled through my area today.. I just get this deep down feeling that weather is getting rougher and more intense. I also get the feeling that people lost their sense of dread about what the future may entail if climate change is truly happening. Here is a MSM article about the severe weather that rolled through Ohio and Pennsylvania ..

More from the strange department.. yesterday news was rampant of Greenland losing 97% of its ice in four days.. today there is news of an unexpected ozone destruction taking place over the United States..

Anyone getting alarmed yet? A sweeping 'Grand Canyon' as been discovered beneath Antarctic Ice.. It is tied to the loss of ice..

And then there is James Moore and Nibiru..


A solar system has been found that mirrors ours.. Maybe it is ours. Maybe it's a reflection of us at one time in the past? Or the future. Light years away ... it was us. Maybe you'll get there and dinosaurs will be dominant. Or perhaps you'll see Ben Franklin forcing his son to hold a kite during a lightning storm. Science will tell us that this is simply similar to ours, but I will speculate since I have the freedom to do so, and say: Maybe this is actually us looking at ourselves. If we did, though, would we even know what we are seeing?

A boy opened a hot dog stand for his disabled parents. The city shut it down..

Kristen Stewart cheated! Lady Gaga came to the rescue.. ! I yawned.

Just a few..

A powerful set of storms rolled through my area today.. I just get this deep down feeling that weather is getting rougher and more intense. I also get the feeling that people lost their sense of dread about what the future may entail if climate change is truly happening. Here is a MSM article about the severe weather that rolled through Ohio and Pennsylvania ..

More from the strange department.. yesterday news was rampant of Greenland losing 97% of its ice in four days.. today there is news of an unexpected ozone destruction taking place over the United States..

Anyone getting alarmed yet? A sweeping 'Grand Canyon' as been discovered beneath Antarctic Ice.. It is tied to the loss of ice..

And then there is James Moore and Nibiru..


A solar system has been found that mirrors ours.. Maybe it is ours. Maybe it's a reflection of us at one time in the past? Or the future. Light years away ... it was us. Maybe you'll get there and dinosaurs will be dominant. Or perhaps you'll see Ben Franklin forcing his son to hold a kite during a lightning storm. Science will tell us that this is simply similar to ours, but I will speculate since I have the freedom to do so, and say: Maybe this is actually us looking at ourselves. If we did, though, would we even know what we are seeing?

A boy opened a hot dog stand for his disabled parents. The city shut it down..

Kristen Stewart cheated! Lady Gaga came to the rescue.. ! I yawned.

How not to host the games: Show the flag of a nation you are constantly threatening with nuclear annihilation

Olympics, 2012 style

It’s tough to put on a show in the modern age. Sure, the Olympians are trained and ready and they even have thousands of condoms at their disposal, but it takes a flag mishap to cause a major diplomatic fiasco before the games even begin (officially)

So here is how things went down. As a soccer match between North Korea and Columbia was set to begin, the South Korean flag was mistakenly displayed. 

The North walked off the field and wasn’t seen for an hour. When the game delay was over, they went on to win 2-0. 

The National Olympic Committee offered up an apology to the newly married Kim Jong Un. 

No word on whether he is on a honeymoon..

The USA beat France 4-2, no one walked off that field.

And Lil’ Kim Jong Un is not a bachelor anymore.

How not to host the games: Show the flag of a nation you are constantly threatening with nuclear annihilation

Olympics, 2012 style

It’s tough to put on a show in the modern age. Sure, the Olympians are trained and ready and they even have thousands of condoms at their disposal, but it takes a flag mishap to cause a major diplomatic fiasco before the games even begin (officially)

So here is how things went down. As a soccer match between North Korea and Columbia was set to begin, the South Korean flag was mistakenly displayed. 

The North walked off the field and wasn’t seen for an hour. When the game delay was over, they went on to win 2-0. 

The National Olympic Committee offered up an apology to the newly married Kim Jong Un. 

No word on whether he is on a honeymoon..

The USA beat France 4-2, no one walked off that field.

And Lil’ Kim Jong Un is not a bachelor anymore.

FOUR DAYS IN JULY

Images being revealed from space of Greenland in July have caused eyebrows to raise even among the most conservative of scientists: The massive ice sheet over the nation has melted over an unusually large area in dramatic ways. The image above shows Greenland on July 8, and on the right, it's the same nation four days later.  Melting is even taking place at the coldest and highest place in Greenland, Summit Station.

According to the BBC and other sources, the thawed ice area jumped from 40% to 97% in just four days in July. The BBC said that ice core records indicate this much melting at Summit Station has not occurred since the late 1800s.

The Washington POST reports that this is the biggest thaw of Greenland since 1973.

Over the past week, Greenland glaciers has been breaking off ..

There is something to consider. In the summer, Greenland's ice does melt. That is normal, and natural. What is abnormal this year, of course, is that instead of half of the ice melting away we are seeing 97% of it gone in just a few days in July. Some may say that there is 'normal' in weather, but there sure is an 'average.' And this is not average. And I dare say, this also is not normal.

FOUR DAYS IN JULY

Images being revealed from space of Greenland in July have caused eyebrows to raise even among the most conservative of scientists: The massive ice sheet over the nation has melted over an unusually large area in dramatic ways. The image above shows Greenland on July 8, and on the right, it's the same nation four days later.  Melting is even taking place at the coldest and highest place in Greenland, Summit Station.

According to the BBC and other sources, the thawed ice area jumped from 40% to 97% in just four days in July. The BBC said that ice core records indicate this much melting at Summit Station has not occurred since the late 1800s.

The Washington POST reports that this is the biggest thaw of Greenland since 1973.

Over the past week, Greenland glaciers has been breaking off ..

There is something to consider. In the summer, Greenland's ice does melt. That is normal, and natural. What is abnormal this year, of course, is that instead of half of the ice melting away we are seeing 97% of it gone in just a few days in July. Some may say that there is 'normal' in weather, but there sure is an 'average.' And this is not average. And I dare say, this also is not normal.

The Bayou bubbles may be due to oil-- a study last month may have missed a gas well

Earth Informer has been paying close attention to news from Louisiana. For weeks now, residents in northern Assumption Parish have reported strange rumbles, homes shaking, and the bayou bubbling up. Officials from state and federal governments have been studying the reasons for the bubbles. Ruled out at first was a natural gas line. Now according to the ADVOCATE, a well may have been overlooked last month when the study was done on what was making the bubbling in the Bayou.

The ADVOCATE reports that a so called 'orphan' well is in a wooded swamp 1,000 feet from the main bubbling. Officials don't know who owns the well. No clue at this point as to the type of gas in the well. According to some further information in the ADVOCATE dispatch:

Air tests around the well show the gas has reached 35 percent of what is called the lower explosive limit, he said.

The lower explosive limit, called the LEL, is the point at which an ignition risk exists in the immediate area around the well.

There have been numerous rumors generated by the bubbling bayou. Theories ranging from natural gas all the way to earthquakes.. A report last week spoke about officials' contemplation that small earthquakes were to blame for some type of rupture of gas along with making homes move, as residents have been reporting since June.

As promised, Earth Informer will continue to watch this developing story.

The Bayou bubbles may be due to oil-- a study last month may have missed a gas well

Earth Informer has been paying close attention to news from Louisiana. For weeks now, residents in northern Assumption Parish have reported strange rumbles, homes shaking, and the bayou bubbling up. Officials from state and federal governments have been studying the reasons for the bubbles. Ruled out at first was a natural gas line. Now according to the ADVOCATE, a well may have been overlooked last month when the study was done on what was making the bubbling in the Bayou.

The ADVOCATE reports that a so called 'orphan' well is in a wooded swamp 1,000 feet from the main bubbling. Officials don't know who owns the well. No clue at this point as to the type of gas in the well. According to some further information in the ADVOCATE dispatch:

Air tests around the well show the gas has reached 35 percent of what is called the lower explosive limit, he said.

The lower explosive limit, called the LEL, is the point at which an ignition risk exists in the immediate area around the well.

There have been numerous rumors generated by the bubbling bayou. Theories ranging from natural gas all the way to earthquakes.. A report last week spoke about officials' contemplation that small earthquakes were to blame for some type of rupture of gas along with making homes move, as residents have been reporting since June.

As promised, Earth Informer will continue to watch this developing story.

I received this email about my stories on the Aurora massacre

I received an emailed this morning around 4am from "Steven" somewhere in the world.. A part of it said this:

Please stop giving this killer so much attention. The only people are deserving of it are the victims. I think the more attention holmes gets the more he gets off on it

I agree with the premise of the email. James Holmes is getting a lot of worldwide attention. This site has been reporting on him ... and now here is another post showcasing his name. I also, however, have named the murder victims and given some thoughts on their importance. I believe their stories matter more than this mental case killer who did the midnight massacre during the DARK KNIGHT RISES.

But media as it is.. we know who will get the lump sum of coverage.

In one sense it's fair. He did the killings and now the focus will be on him. The most recent event that was revealed was that he may have used $26,000 in federal college grant money to buy his arsenal. There is also some opposing information that he may have had two roommates. Those initial reports on the roommates seemingly have vanished from stories. We will see where the road takes us.

Christian Bale went to Aurora to visit with the victims. That was nice of him. But at the same time I think the demands that he go were a little ridiculous. He is an actor who plays a character who doesn't exist. BATMAN is fiction. Sure, I am a BATMAN fan and have been for almost my whole life. But I know also that BATMAN isn't the caped crusader. He is a fantasy dreamed up by Bob Kane and capitalized off of from decades of comics, TV shows, and movies.  No one demanded Michael Keaton go to Colorado. Hell, no one demanded Adam West go, either! The fact Bale went, as I said, is a kind gesture. The fact the President went is a great gesture. I'm awfully surprised Mitt Romney hasn't gone.

This post may be a little scattered. It's because 'Steven' from somewhere may not have read back a few days on this site to see that the victims had coverage here. I felt it was important, especially knowing that their names are going to be soon wiped from headlines .. like the sands of time. Replaced by stories of insanity and murder from Holmes.

Please keep reading, nonetheless, Steve. I hope you'll be happy with any of my future words on this and other topics.

I received this email about my stories on the Aurora massacre

I received an emailed this morning around 4am from "Steven" somewhere in the world.. A part of it said this:

Please stop giving this killer so much attention. The only people are deserving of it are the victims. I think the more attention holmes gets the more he gets off on it

I agree with the premise of the email. James Holmes is getting a lot of worldwide attention. This site has been reporting on him ... and now here is another post showcasing his name. I also, however, have named the murder victims and given some thoughts on their importance. I believe their stories matter more than this mental case killer who did the midnight massacre during the DARK KNIGHT RISES.

But media as it is.. we know who will get the lump sum of coverage.

In one sense it's fair. He did the killings and now the focus will be on him. The most recent event that was revealed was that he may have used $26,000 in federal college grant money to buy his arsenal. There is also some opposing information that he may have had two roommates. Those initial reports on the roommates seemingly have vanished from stories. We will see where the road takes us.

Christian Bale went to Aurora to visit with the victims. That was nice of him. But at the same time I think the demands that he go were a little ridiculous. He is an actor who plays a character who doesn't exist. BATMAN is fiction. Sure, I am a BATMAN fan and have been for almost my whole life. But I know also that BATMAN isn't the caped crusader. He is a fantasy dreamed up by Bob Kane and capitalized off of from decades of comics, TV shows, and movies.  No one demanded Michael Keaton go to Colorado. Hell, no one demanded Adam West go, either! The fact Bale went, as I said, is a kind gesture. The fact the President went is a great gesture. I'm awfully surprised Mitt Romney hasn't gone.

This post may be a little scattered. It's because 'Steven' from somewhere may not have read back a few days on this site to see that the victims had coverage here. I felt it was important, especially knowing that their names are going to be soon wiped from headlines .. like the sands of time. Replaced by stories of insanity and murder from Holmes.

Please keep reading, nonetheless, Steve. I hope you'll be happy with any of my future words on this and other topics.

Is Clintonville, WI, booming again?

In March and April of this year, EarthInformer and a vast number of other sources reported  on strange booming and explosion noises rattling homes and nerves in Clintonville, Wisconsin. The townspeople were so upset that numerous meetings were held to calm fears. the USGS blamed small earthquakes. Major national media gave the story lots of attention and press.

Seemingly, the noises fell from headlines and were not heard.
Until now perhaps.
According to Alex Jones' INFOWARS site, an eyewitness reports to that booms were once again heard last night for 30 minutes.

We will be watching this story as it develops. Or re-developments, depending on whether the eyewitness report is accurate.

If it is true, what could the noises be? Fracking? Earth groaning.. moaning. But why?

Is Clintonville, WI, booming again?

In March and April of this year, EarthInformer and a vast number of other sources reported  on strange booming and explosion noises rattling homes and nerves in Clintonville, Wisconsin. The townspeople were so upset that numerous meetings were held to calm fears. the USGS blamed small earthquakes. Major national media gave the story lots of attention and press.

Seemingly, the noises fell from headlines and were not heard.
Until now perhaps.
According to Alex Jones' INFOWARS site, an eyewitness reports to that booms were once again heard last night for 30 minutes.

We will be watching this story as it develops. Or re-developments, depending on whether the eyewitness report is accurate.

If it is true, what could the noises be? Fracking? Earth groaning.. moaning. But why?

The lost generation: Poverty in the United States is now on track to be at the highest since the 1960s

In related news. The Federal Reserve has plans to keep pumping. And the economy has its own plans. Apparently earnings now show that whatever ‘recovery’ has been going on is sputtering and another recession (as if we have not been in a depression for years!) is about to take place.. Hold on to your hat, coat.. undergarment, whatever you can still afford in this messy new life.

The lost generation indeed. Millions will grow up in a class lower than the middle, as the middle keeps shrinking, the lowest keeps peaking, and the highest keeps shrieking. This is our new life America.. 

The Great Society is back.

The lost generation: Poverty in the United States is now on track to be at the highest since the 1960s

In related news. The Federal Reserve has plans to keep pumping. And the economy has its own plans. Apparently earnings now show that whatever ‘recovery’ has been going on is sputtering and another recession (as if we have not been in a depression for years!) is about to take place.. Hold on to your hat, coat.. undergarment, whatever you can still afford in this messy new life.

The lost generation indeed. Millions will grow up in a class lower than the middle, as the middle keeps shrinking, the lowest keeps peaking, and the highest keeps shrieking. This is our new life America.. 

The Great Society is back.

Penn State hit with unprecedented penalties

Happy Valley couldn't be sadder today. Penn State University has been hit with unprecedented penalties by the NCAA.

The 'death penalty' was not imposed on the football program, but it may as well have been.

The NCAA ordered:

• No bowl games for four years
• Scholarships reduced from 25 to 15
• $60 million fine
• 14 seasons of football victories from Paterno taken away

The online world.. the cable television world. .the sports world.. the bars of America.. all will be talking about today's news concerning Penn State. Few will talk about the victims of sex scandals. 

We will.

Jerry Sandusky was accused, prosecuted, and convicted of systematically using a charity to get underprivileged kids into his sex ring. He showered with them, and brought them to his house to rape them. The underage boys were also not helped by the University and Joe Paterno after a cover up ensued because top officials wanted to protect the name and reputation of the school... and now, due to their actions for years, the reputation of Penn State and the football program lays in ruins. Yes, this is why these penalties were imposed. 

This is why.

Penn State hit with unprecedented penalties

Happy Valley couldn't be sadder today. Penn State University has been hit with unprecedented penalties by the NCAA.

The 'death penalty' was not imposed on the football program, but it may as well have been.

The NCAA ordered:

• No bowl games for four years
• Scholarships reduced from 25 to 15
• $60 million fine
• 14 seasons of football victories from Paterno taken away

The online world.. the cable television world. .the sports world.. the bars of America.. all will be talking about today's news concerning Penn State. Few will talk about the victims of sex scandals. 

We will.

Jerry Sandusky was accused, prosecuted, and convicted of systematically using a charity to get underprivileged kids into his sex ring. He showered with them, and brought them to his house to rape them. The underage boys were also not helped by the University and Joe Paterno after a cover up ensued because top officials wanted to protect the name and reputation of the school... and now, due to their actions for years, the reputation of Penn State and the football program lays in ruins. Yes, this is why these penalties were imposed. 

This is why.

Who's that Joker?

On Saturday, the New York DAILY NEWS reported that Colorado shooter James Holmes was screaming at guards, spitting, and calling himself the Joker.

Today a whole new 'Joker' was revealed at court, causing confusion over initial reports of his wild-attitude. Instead, today, the only wild thing about Holmes were his eyes. He appeared listless and even drugged at points, with his head slow motioning back and forth.

When Holmes appeared in in court today, he appeared with bizarre reddish red hair.  He spoke no words. He is set to be arraigned next week.

Who's that Joker?

On Saturday, the New York DAILY NEWS reported that Colorado shooter James Holmes was screaming at guards, spitting, and calling himself the Joker.

Today a whole new 'Joker' was revealed at court, causing confusion over initial reports of his wild-attitude. Instead, today, the only wild thing about Holmes were his eyes. He appeared listless and even drugged at points, with his head slow motioning back and forth.

When Holmes appeared in in court today, he appeared with bizarre reddish red hair.  He spoke no words. He is set to be arraigned next week.

They were people. Faces in a crowd. And now they are victims to madness

James Holmes is now known by most of the world now as the shooter and monster of the Midnight Massacre in Aurora Colorado during the DARK KNIGHT RISES. But the victims, as usual, will be forgotten in the dust of the justice system and publications in a 24 hours news cycle. There are full names and reports of their deeds on an LA TIMES dispatch this morning.  Clearly, the other 58 who were victims but not deceased deserve space, too. I hope we see more profiles on them soon.

The dead:

Jessica N. Ghawi, 24 
Micayla C. Medek, 23 
John T. Larimer, 27 
Alex M. Sullivan, 27 
Alexander J. Boik, 18 
Gordon W. Cowden, 51 
Alexander C. Teves, 24
Matthew R. McQuinn, 27 
Jonathan T. Blunk, 26 
Jesse E. Childress, 29 
Rebecca Ann Wingo, 32 
Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6

Some striking things about the list. Veronica Moser-Sullivan was in the audience with her mom for a ‘girls night out’ .. Her mother is one year older than the shooter, and now remains in critical condition with bullets in her abdomen.  

Alex Sullivan died protecting others in the theater—it was his birthday and they were at the film to celebrate. 

But maybe most chilling to me is the tale of Jessica Ghawi. She was the same age as James Holmes. And just a month ago in June, she walked out of a Toronto mall before a shooter came in and shot over a dozen people, leaving two dead. Ghawi had a person blog and she wrote these profound words:

“I was shown how fragile life was… I was reminded that we don’t know when or where our time on Earth will end.”

Let that sink in. 

They were people. Faces in a crowd. And now they are victims to madness

James Holmes is now known by most of the world now as the shooter and monster of the Midnight Massacre in Aurora Colorado during the DARK KNIGHT RISES. But the victims, as usual, will be forgotten in the dust of the justice system and publications in a 24 hours news cycle. There are full names and reports of their deeds on an LA TIMES dispatch this morning.  Clearly, the other 58 who were victims but not deceased deserve space, too. I hope we see more profiles on them soon.

The dead:

Jessica N. Ghawi, 24 
Micayla C. Medek, 23 
John T. Larimer, 27 
Alex M. Sullivan, 27 
Alexander J. Boik, 18 
Gordon W. Cowden, 51 
Alexander C. Teves, 24
Matthew R. McQuinn, 27 
Jonathan T. Blunk, 26 
Jesse E. Childress, 29 
Rebecca Ann Wingo, 32 
Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6

Some striking things about the list. Veronica Moser-Sullivan was in the audience with her mom for a ‘girls night out’ .. Her mother is one year older than the shooter, and now remains in critical condition with bullets in her abdomen.  

Alex Sullivan died protecting others in the theater—it was his birthday and they were at the film to celebrate. 

But maybe most chilling to me is the tale of Jessica Ghawi. She was the same age as James Holmes. And just a month ago in June, she walked out of a Toronto mall before a shooter came in and shot over a dozen people, leaving two dead. Ghawi had a person blog and she wrote these profound words:

“I was shown how fragile life was… I was reminded that we don’t know when or where our time on Earth will end.”

Let that sink in. 

Despite violence, the DARK KNIGHT rose this weekend at the box

While some may believe Warner Bros and Hollywood are callous for reporting box office numbers, it was bound to happen with this film. The DARK KNIGHT RISES was set to be one of this biggest films of the year. Violence occurred when it opened at a midnight massacre when James Holmes opened fire on the crowd in Colorado. But the show went on, opening in 4,000+ screens around the United States.

In the end, the final movie in the Christopher Nolan trilogy bagged a weekend sum of $161.1 million gross. Depending on final numbers by Monday, DARK KNIGHT RISES may be the biggest 2d North American opening of all time--it has also surpassed 2008's DARK KNIGHT, which  grossed a weekend opening total of $158 million.

Truly wonder how much the shooting in Colorado may have hurt or helped the numbers? Did people stay away from further screenings? Or instead thumb their noses at Holmes and go anyway, leaving the terror to the big screen and not to the audience? No way we'll ever know those answers.

Despite violence, the DARK KNIGHT rose this weekend at the box

While some may believe Warner Bros and Hollywood are callous for reporting box office numbers, it was bound to happen with this film. The DARK KNIGHT RISES was set to be one of this biggest films of the year. Violence occurred when it opened at a midnight massacre when James Holmes opened fire on the crowd in Colorado. But the show went on, opening in 4,000+ screens around the United States.

In the end, the final movie in the Christopher Nolan trilogy bagged a weekend sum of $161.1 million gross. Depending on final numbers by Monday, DARK KNIGHT RISES may be the biggest 2d North American opening of all time--it has also surpassed 2008's DARK KNIGHT, which  grossed a weekend opening total of $158 million.

Truly wonder how much the shooting in Colorado may have hurt or helped the numbers? Did people stay away from further screenings? Or instead thumb their noses at Holmes and go anyway, leaving the terror to the big screen and not to the audience? No way we'll ever know those answers.

Hell on earth as mile high dust storm sweeps Phoenix

Here's an amazing video of it happening in a time lapse ... Winds gusted, cars had to pull off highways, and thousands where left without power. Photos and videos showing the intensity of the storm are popping up all over the Internet.

Hell on earth as mile high dust storm sweeps Phoenix

Here's an amazing video of it happening in a time lapse ... Winds gusted, cars had to pull off highways, and thousands where left without power. Photos and videos showing the intensity of the storm are popping up all over the Internet.

PATERNO TOPPLED.. Next the NCAA will strike back.. Developing story from Unhappy Valley

The statue of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno that heroically stood outside of Beaver Stadium in State College PA is gone, and now being store in a secure undisclosed location.

Debate has raged since Paterno's name was revealed as one who former FBI director Louis Freeh named as  player in the Sandusky sex scandal. Paterno, Freeh reported, along with other top Penn State officials, helped cover up the crimes of Sandusky for fear that it would shame the great name of Penn State. A name not so great anymore.. a name shamed even more after the cover up. But in this situation, it's hard to say the cover up is worse than the sickening crime, perhaps better to say they are both equal in this situation.

The statue was torn down Sunday morning and the decision was made to the public at 7am. The decision comes as Penn State president Rodney Erickson says that Paterno's name will stay on the library..

Another report developing today: There are unprecedented penalties being planned for Penn State. That announcement will come Monday morning..

7 feet tall. 900 pounds of bronze. A statue that stood for years.. 

Pride of Penn State.

900 pounds of shame ... 7 feet tall all the way down to a caricature of itself. That is the new story of Happy Valley.

PATERNO TOPPLED.. Next the NCAA will strike back.. Developing story from Unhappy Valley

The statue of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno that heroically stood outside of Beaver Stadium in State College PA is gone, and now being store in a secure undisclosed location.

Debate has raged since Paterno's name was revealed as one who former FBI director Louis Freeh named as  player in the Sandusky sex scandal. Paterno, Freeh reported, along with other top Penn State officials, helped cover up the crimes of Sandusky for fear that it would shame the great name of Penn State. A name not so great anymore.. a name shamed even more after the cover up. But in this situation, it's hard to say the cover up is worse than the sickening crime, perhaps better to say they are both equal in this situation.

The statue was torn down Sunday morning and the decision was made to the public at 7am. The decision comes as Penn State president Rodney Erickson says that Paterno's name will stay on the library..

Another report developing today: There are unprecedented penalties being planned for Penn State. That announcement will come Monday morning..

7 feet tall. 900 pounds of bronze. A statue that stood for years.. 

Pride of Penn State.

900 pounds of shame ... 7 feet tall all the way down to a caricature of itself. That is the new story of Happy Valley.

Chaos in Beijing as record flooding taking place

China, particularly Beijing, is being deluged by some of the heaviest rains in 60 years.. So far 10 are reported dead in the flooding.. there have been lightning strikes, manholes exploding, and vehicles being dramatically swept into rivers..

The rains have been fierce and the government was forced to roll out plans to help southern China.

The Chinese government also wrote on its website that more of these kinds of storms are coming through September --this time of years sees this sometimes in Asia and China.. But clearly these storms are deadlier than any in quite some time ..

Chaos in Beijing as record flooding taking place

China, particularly Beijing, is being deluged by some of the heaviest rains in 60 years.. So far 10 are reported dead in the flooding.. there have been lightning strikes, manholes exploding, and vehicles being dramatically swept into rivers..

The rains have been fierce and the government was forced to roll out plans to help southern China.

The Chinese government also wrote on its website that more of these kinds of storms are coming through September --this time of years sees this sometimes in Asia and China.. But clearly these storms are deadlier than any in quite some time ..

Information now coming to light on James Holmes

The Joker got his ammo all legally. A semi automatic rifle was used.. And on these matters Tactical Gear released a statement ..
Chad Weinman, CEO of TacticalGear.com, said:

"Everyone at TacticalGear.com is shocked and appalled that the alleged shooter purchased tactical gear from us for use in this horrific attack. We process thousands of orders a day which include this type of equipment. We primarily serve members of the armed services and law enforcement professionals. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families."

Information now coming to light on James Holmes

The Joker got his ammo all legally. A semi automatic rifle was used.. And on these matters Tactical Gear released a statement ..
Chad Weinman, CEO of TacticalGear.com, said:

"Everyone at TacticalGear.com is shocked and appalled that the alleged shooter purchased tactical gear from us for use in this horrific attack. We process thousands of orders a day which include this type of equipment. We primarily serve members of the armed services and law enforcement professionals. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families."

Let the games begin? And let the insanity begin too

The Olympics are set to begin soon and with that heralded open also in attendance will be fears of volcanoes, earthquakes, and war between Iran and Israel

Mossad believes an hit squad may be planning a terror attack... London worried that Iran has missiles capable of reaching its city..

Tension build for '12's games..

Let the games begin? And let the insanity begin too

The Olympics are set to begin soon and with that heralded open also in attendance will be fears of volcanoes, earthquakes, and war between Iran and Israel

Mossad believes an hit squad may be planning a terror attack... London worried that Iran has missiles capable of reaching its city..

Tension build for '12's games..

The earth is changing

The mighty Mississippi is much less mighty this year.. The drought has caused the river to see near record lows.. Lots are watching the situation unfold. Few are positive about the ramifications..