POPE BENEDICT XVI: HUMILITY AND DIGNITY

An act of humility and dignity of Pope Benedict XVI renouncing main position within the Catholic Church.

The Pope Thanked his flock for respecting his decision to retire and said he was standing down for the good of the Church.

"I took this step in full awareness of its gravity and novelty but with Profound serenity of spirit," he said in his address.

As a result of his surprise announcement, the Church has now amended its laws to bring forward the election of a successor.

The conclave beginning in mid-March would have left little time to have a new pope installed for one of the most important periods in the Catholic calendar, Holy Week, leading up to Easter, Which begins on 24 March.

BLOOD LAKE

It would be the end of the world?

In the state of Texas, in the United States, a lake was completely red in a few hours.

What happened was an accelerated growth of algae (Chromatiaceae sp) due to rapid drying of the water reservoir and low level of oxygen.

Relax, this is not the end of the world!

ENGLAND 2 X 1 BRAZIL

More than 87 thousand people, a legendary stadium, an opponent of weight, as many asked, and for a penalty after just 18 minutes of play. 

The setting was perfect for the Brazilian team build a victory over England on Wednesday in London at the return of Luiz Felipe Scolari. 

The defense of the Ronaldinho's penalty kick, honored for his 100 matches for the team, changed the course of the duel at Wembley. 

After all, the British dominated after that and made 2-1 with goals from Rooney and Lampard experienced. Fred noted for team green and yellow.

SNAKES GOING TO SLEEP

The owner of a zoo in the Philippines read books to their snakes every night.


"Many people have dogs and cats as pets and live with them throughout the house. I do the same, but my pets are snakes."


Emmanuel Tangco also makes presentations in pool with snakes.

The Lunar New Year begins on February 10 and marks the Year of the Snake.