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- 1Brazilian Senate to allow nickname references from next year▼Pussy Head and Toad Lips, brace your asses 'cause starting next year the Federal Senate's gonna use 'em!
Posts are circulating saying that from next year Brazil's Federal Senate will permit the use of nicknames when referring to senators, a practice long common in the Chamber of Deputies. The change is being greeted with mockery, with users joking about the unflattering nicknames some lawmakers may end up answer to.
- 2Jack Johnson Brings Ohana Spirit to Santa Barbara's Cultural Calendar●ON Culture | Ohana Spirit is in the Air with Jack Johnson, Plus Magic Shows, Toad, and Upcycled Art on the Way
The Santa Barbara Independent's ON Culture column previews a stretch of local arts and entertainment news. Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson is bringing his laid-back Ohana spirit to the area, while upcoming events include magic shows, a performance by the rock band Toad, and exhibitions of upcycled art. The roundup highlights the range of cultural happenings residents can look forward to in the coming weeks.
- 3Glen Phillips Brings Toad the Wet Sprocket to Lobero Theatre▼Glen Phillips: Toad the Wet Sprocket @ Lobero Theatre
Glen Phillips, frontman of Toad the Wet Sprocket, is scheduled to perform at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California. The announcement comes via local outlet Coastal View News, which flagged the upcoming show. Phillips has a long history of solo and band performances in the Santa Barbara area, and the Lobero date gives fans a chance to hear material spanning his band's catalogue and solo work. Further details on the date and ticketing were not provided.
- 4Mapping Climate Refuges to Save Panama's Harlequin Toads▼Mapping Climate Refuges to Give Panama’s Harlequin Toads a Second Chance
Researchers are mapping climate refuges in Panama as part of efforts to give harlequin toads a second chance. The critically endangered amphibians, once abundant across Central America, have been decimated by disease and habitat loss, and identifying cooler, wetter refuges could help conservationists protect the places where surviving populations can endure as conditions change.