Did Anyone Notice the 2nd Coming Yesterday?

Maybe Jesus came back as a pillar of cloud.

Guatemala Hit By Double Whammy

A few days ago, Guatemala's capital was coated in ash from a volcanic eruption that disrupted flights and forced hundreds of people to evacuate.

That disaster was eclipsed by Tropical Storm Agatha, the first eastern Pacific tropical storm of the season, which struck over the weekend, killing at least a dozen Guatemalans and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.

No doubt Pat Robertson will have an explanation for Guatemala's divine punishment.

This Just Seems Like a Bad Idea

There is a resort in Nicaragua that offers guests the thrilling chance to slide on a reinforced piece of plywood down the ashy slope of a live volcano.

Volcano boarders are issued, in addition to the board, a jumpsuit and a pair of goggles. No dust mask. I can't imagine that ramping up your heart beat, then breathing in a bunch of volcanic ash could be good for your health.

The U.S. Geological Survey recommends wearing a dust mask or, if no mask is available, a wet cloth, while cleaning up volcanic ash, since the particles can penetrate deep into the lungs.

I wonder if any of these thrill-seekers will manage to qualify themselves for a Darwin award.