Avalanche Risk and Incident in Alps

[davidof]

PisteHors.com has posted an avalanche warning for the alps

Avalanche Risk on High Alpine Routes

and then immediately after a news item about a major on-going incident on Mont-Blanc

Two Climbers Missing After Mont-Blanc Avalanche

20cm of fresh powder is expected on Monday.

[Buster Highmen]

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, intending to score some publicity in his battle against what he believes is irresponsible spending by the state legislature, held two small pigs in his arms at a photo opportunity outside the House chamber in May, telling reporters that one was named "pork" and the other "barrel." Before the event ended, both pigs had soiled the governor's suit jacket and the elegant carpet at the State House, forcing Sanford's press secretary and speechwriter to pull quick duty with cleanser and paper towels. [The State, 5-28-04]