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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Snake Found Wrapped Round Toilet Of 'Shocked' Elderly Scottish Couple

An elderly Scottish couple were "shocked" to find a yellow and black python wrapped around the seat of their toilet.
It is believed the rogue snake made its way in through a hole in the wall of the bathroom, reports the BBC.
The Scottish SPCA arrived to find the reptile firmly wrapped around the toilet seat.
lulu

Workers at Glasgow's Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre have named her Lulu

Ch Insp Fiona Henderson said in a statement: "The lady who found her got quite a fright, but did the right thing by containing the snake in the room and calling us for help.
"Pythons are generally known for their placid nature and relatively small size, so although they can look a bit scary, they aren't dangerous."
"We're keen to reunite Lulu with her owner, who probably lives close by, said Henderson.
"She's in good body condition and well fed, so we're sure someone is missing her."

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

‘Game of Thrones’ torch song? Theon Greyjoy ‘just wants love’

“Game of Thrones” character Theon Greyjoy once seemed merely churlish but now, after so many despicable decisions (and one unforgivably horrific atrocity)  he finished the show’s second season in blackguard villainy. But, deep down, he ”just wants love,” according to Alfie Allen, the actor who plays the craven ward of Winterfell in the hit HBO series. “He wants to have this idyllic family with his sister,” Allen said. “But it doesn’t turn out that way. And when it doesn’t, it leads him to make more of these decisions that he didn’t usually make. I think Theon’s trying to assert his power to the fullest of his abilities and to do that means doing despicable things. Even if that’s not who he is deep down.” Allen, who .....