Gorblimey!

Pope Francis on Sunday called for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty, saying the commandment "You shall not kill" was absolute and equally valid for the guilty as for the innocent.

Using some of his strongest words ever against capital punishment, he also called on Catholic politicians worldwide to make "a courageous and exemplary gesture" by seeking a moratorium on executions during the Church's current Holy Year, which ends in November. (Source: Reuters)

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Gorblimey, I never, ever, thought this day would come. For once I agree wholeheartedly with the pontiff.

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"Leonidas" by Spyder Silverfall

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Buns Galore!

This weekend the sailors and officers of the Southern Charm Imperial Navy enjoyed some well earned R&R at Gay Cove Hold as personal guests to the duke of Erat and his loving spouse, the Much Honored laird of Southern Charm.

As those of you who are well informed know, Gay Cove Hold is one of the few sims in Second Life that enjoy the phenomenon of two suns, hence the double shadows.

The sim was closed of to the public to allow the valiant sailors to let everything hang loose and fully enjoy themselves. (From left to right in the picture, Rear Admiral T. Ashdene, Fleet Admiral B. McMillan, Lieutenant Commander A. Jiminy and Vice Admiral J. J. Goodman.

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Actually the truth is the four of us were modeling for one of J.J.'s pictures. You can see the PG-rated picture here (SKPFB*) and the X-rated picture here (NSFW).

*) Safe for Kids, Prudes and Facebook

For My Husband

I love you Tomais, more and more and forever more!

Betty Says It Best

In trying to say something nice about the dead Justice Antonin Scalia, Twitter's 140 character limit suddenly seems enormous.

— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) February 13, 2016

United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, 79, died of apparent natural causes Saturday on a luxury resort in West Texas.

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"Relax." by Nap (blissfulnap)

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"sparrowhawk II" by Jordan Giant

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