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IMAGE: THIS PHOTOGRAPH IS BELIEVED TO BE THE SECOND IMAGE OF A BLACK HOLE EVER RECORDED - from the Mozzarella space probe, Pizzaonian Space and Aeronautical Administration
Today the Pizzaonian Seminar for the Advancement of Real Science published what is believed to be the second image of a black hole ever recorded from space.
Professor Gogi Forbrokei released the second photo today with the statement that the outstanding detail and resolution of the image erases all doubt that this is black hole. Professor Forbrokei is expected to release more information about the continued, amazing success of the Mozzarella space probe later this week
Reported by Pizzaonian Newsertainment Network, Diverti Mento, director
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THE FIRST PIZZAONIAN SPACE PROBE PHOTOGRAPH OF A BLACK HOLE WAS RECORDED APRIL 2012 - from the Mozzarella space probe, Pizzaonian Space and Aeronautical Administration. The two photographs, then and now, are virtually identical
Since the beginning of human existence, the need for community was essential for survival. We had to deal with each other personally in order to survive. It was that simple, and like it or not, we engaged the process.
Then came the age of technology, and suddenly we can do anything via the machine. (Note: the word machine, not phone or computer, is appropriate.) We no longer have to be bothered with "face to face: contact.
Can you imagine what this means to future generations? If you cannot, you had better start thinking about it. More later…….
It is amazing to me that the gifts we bring to the world find their way into being through our weaknesses. (Note the plural - for most of us, there is more than one.)
When we reach the point when confronting our weaknesses and the thorn of our self-destructiveness is all we have left, we begin to make serious progress in our quest for more fulfilling lives.
Even more amazing, our weaknesses continue to remain with us, they simply no longer have center stage.
This seems to be the great lesson: It is not our weaknesses that keep us from moving forward, it is our focus on them that gives them power over us.
When we gain the strength to go forward and focus on our strengths, our failings, even though they remain, fade into the background and slowly lose their power over us.
Change for the good occurs when we find, for whatever the reason, moving forward is our only recourse - if we choose to survive.
Therefore, your choice is simple: You can waste a good part of your life waiting for that time to come, or you can make an act of faith and concentrate on the good that is in you now. For most of us, often to our surprise, that is good enough.
Diverti Mento, editor of Pizzaonian Newsertainment Network, gave a spirited defense to thwart the criticism he received with his appointment of Abe Surdity as a PNN political correspondent.
“If you want journalism, go listen to Edward R. Murrow tapes. We are in the age of Newsertainment and our policies at PNN will continue to bring the public the best in Newsertainment service.
If you want reality, watch reality shows. Today, news programs are the new sitcoms of entertainment, and we at PNN are determined to lead the way. Abe Surdity, with his background in horse racing and dog breeding is the perfect man for the job,” declared Mr. Mento
Public reaction is vocal and mixed, but we are getting what the Pizzaonian Newsertainment Network expected when they hired Mr. Mento, a well- known Pizzaonian mystic, as their new editor
SUBJECT: Pizzaonian Vocational Institute to offer a certificated course in POD, Purveyors of Doom
Since portalization between the United States and Pizzaonia became possible last year, Pizzaonian vocational schools have added a variety of different classes so Pizzaonians would have more opportunities for their new lives in America.
Since purveyors of doom (POD) are now in demand in the United States by all of the radio and television networks, the Pizzaonian Vocational Institute has added an accelerated curriculum in purveyors of doom methodology and delivery.
This one year course, POD 101, will feature advanced techniques in finding reasons for doom and gloom in virtually every subject. This degree course will teach students to be not only well versed in the subject matter, but in speaking presentations for radio and television as well.
Pizzaonian Vocational Institute director, Geraldanni Vopechalla, said, “Our students will leave this program capable of doing outstanding POD work for any radio and television network in the United States.”
Students who complete the program successfully will be given the coveted POD designation and will be able to include the title after their name.
Image: Pizzaonious IV receiving standing ovation from delegates at the The Pizzaonian Christian Atheist Coalition annual meeting.
The annual PA Coalition meeting ended with a new pledge of solidarity by the delegates. Again, Pizzaonius IV, as is his custom, pledged to the delegates to alternate between being a committed Christian and Atheist every other year.
The dedicated leadership of Pizzaonius has brought a new level of ecumenical dedication unparalleled in Pizzaonian history. His example should be an inspiration to all political leaders.
All images are from the private collection of the PIZZAONIAN ART INSTITUTE - Contact Abe Straction, curator, for more information at [email protected] copyright - (C) all rights are the exclusive property of the Pizzaonian Art Institute and images cannot be reproduced without written permission.
We live in a time when the concept of faith has lost its luster. Faith by today’s rules is consigned often to the unsophisticated. As a result when someone declares a belief or activity as “a matter of faith” it is immediately suspect.
This presents a major problem. If faith is suspect, than most of our assumptions must also be suspect since so much of what we believe is based on faith-like assumptions.
A major assumption we make everyday is the world as we know it will continue to exist. This is an assumption based on faith.
The odds may be with us, but nonetheless, we don’t know what’s going to happen in the next minute and must assume we will still be here.
This obvious assumption should give us pause. Our arrogant supposition regarding the stability of life keeps us from changing many things that need changing.
The notion there will be a tomorrow may give us hope, but how many important things never get done because this assumed hope is part of our belief system. This implicit hope is the “mother” of all procrastination.
Be careful – the next time you find faith suspect - make sure you are not living most of your life based on assumptions rooted in faith.
Submitted by Sister Veronica and Brother Franco for Pizzaonian News Service, PNS
“Met a strange man yesterday living in a car with 12 dogs, the dogs adored him. He was a pleasant soul. As he was leaving he said “Want to change your life and the world for the better?”
Of course I had to hear the answer.
“Just spend one entire day listening – really listen to what people say to you – listen, and hear the sounds about you, hear the delight of nature with its cacophony of melodies – listen to the natural rhythm of your body – but most of all listen to heal, to understand, to affirm, listen to yourself, to others and everything around you.”
I may never see him again, but I will never forget him.
Submitted by Brother Giovanni, Pizzaonian News Service
It seems we live in a world that demands we keep score. From kindergarten children to senior citizens, someone is watching and keeping a record. Nothing is left to spontaneity or chance.
Everything is to be accounted for and you can be sure you will be told by someone the results of the scorecard.
Since there is very little we seem to be able to do to change this, let’s remember one thing. If you insist on keeping score make sure you count points for as well as point against.
There is a growing tendency to use the scoreboard as a weapon, both pro and con. Enough! Just remember to be fair. After all, someone is also scoring how you keep score.
Brother Giovanni, Bureau Chief Worldonia, Pizzaonian New Service