It's bitterly cold here in the BlueTower, but we have to feel fortunate compared to some of the weather events currently underway. I can only hope those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles are safe as these are not yet under control. And our cold snap seems to be part of a winter storm sweeping the southern U.S. that's heading our way. But severe weather that's kind of normal here is a much bigger problem in the south where it's unusual, and there are reports of heavy snow in place like Arkansas and Tennessee that has to be a huge problem. Years ago I worked for a company with a plant in Virginia where they would go home for the day if there was a flake of snow predicted by the forecast, so I can only imagine the chaos this is causing. It's just words, but here's hoping these situations ease sooner rather than later.

Obituary: Anita Bryant dead: Singer, anti-gay activist was 84 - USA Today.

Hazardous Round-up
Thanks Ant, Neutronbeam, and Max.

Link

• Blue's News Pigskin Playoff Bracket Challenge Group. Playoffs start tomorrow.

Story

• US will keep protecting more than 2,000 Rocky Mountain grizzly bears - East Idaho News.

Science

• Cephalopods Pass Cognitive Test Designed For Human Children - ScienceAlert.
• Seven Days of Fasting: How Your Body Transforms Inside and Out - SciTechDaily. You wouldn't like me when I'm hangry.

Image

• Insane New Images of Mercury's Surface Captured on Probe's Final Flyby - ScienceAlert.

Media

• The Chicken Dance Meme - Light Show Display. Thanks VideoSift.
• IN THE LOST LANDS Trailer (2025) Dave Bautista, Milla Jovovich.

Follow-up

• Global Warming Is Wreaking Havoc on the Planet’s Water Cycle - WIRED (may require registration or subscription).

The Funnies

• Savage Chickens.