NEWS FROM NOWHERE: Monday

       ON THIS DAY IN - 1861 - The Confederate States of America was formed.

And now some more recent news from the CFZ Newsdesk

Mangrove trees: marvellous, magnificent and - fran...

BBC: Bog beetles finally reveal their remarkable age

BBC: UK government backs birth control for grey sq...

AND TO WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK... (Music that may have some relevance to items also on this page, or may just reflect my mood on the day)