today’s news and information gleanings from here and there! 

Quote for today … “It might end when the fascists who dream up this crap have to show THEIR faces to the public and own up to being the ones trying to implement this nitwittery.” – happycynic, commenter to this article “Principals to meet with Central Dauphin students this week regarding face paint at athletic events” in the Harrisburg Patriot-News.

• “Nitwittery!” What a great word. Seems to be prevalent in lots of governmental and school board settings.

• On the topic of nitwittery, the Harrisburg Patriot-News’ Pennlive sums up a week of nitwittery: “A yeehawing speeder goes rogue, topless women protest, a Speedo mistake, and other Dubious Deeds: Sept. 1 edition”

• “But journalism should stick to the facts that are known, and refrain from treating government claims as if they are facts.” – Column: “On Syria, Intelligence and Evidence” at FAIR.com

• Jeff Reinhart looks at Columbia’s football prospects – PennLive

• Do you remember? – A Pinterest page looks at what was “hot” just a few years ago.

• A complete listing of all inspections at food serving facilities in Lancaster, York counties and the entire state, except those in Columbia, are listed at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Website.