The first Shakeoff of 2016 begins at ten o'clock this morning. The semi-annual event, formerly known as the Shake for Charity, is "all about Animals helping Animals," says organizing committee head Andras Yak. "Our goal [in collecting hair] is to help those who cannot grow an adequate coat, for whatever reason. They need to be protected from the harsh elements of the seasons.” New this year is the participation of a number of groups from … [Read all...]
Breaking News
OTD in 2017—BREAKING: Archons to outlaw Humans’ use of Park Animals as transport
BREAKING NEWS In a surprise announcement at a press briefing this afternoon, the Archons' spokesAnimal, Balthasar Alouatta, said the Archons plan to enact legislation that will outlaw the use of our citizens and residents as transport for Humans both within and outside Park boundaries. He said the law will come into effect in early April. Calling the new law "the first in a suite of laws that will codify the relationship between Park Animals and … [Read all...]
OTD in 2017—Polar Bears’ Poetry Picnic director quits amid controversy
Kumaglak Nanuq Polar Bear, who tried to make the Polar Bears' Poetry Picnic more open and inclusive, has resigned after serving two years of this three-year term. In a letter to the event organizers and to the Department of Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations, Polar Bear thanked the department for their confidence in him and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve The Park's literary community. "I will be forever grateful … [Read all...]
OTD in 2015—Park innovators to watch: TulipTracker
Third in a series Goodbye, Tulip Map. Hello, Tulip App! Brought to you by GVC De-Techt, The Park's youngest tech company, this new app promises to deliver all the information Animals will need to source those juicy, fresh Tulip bulbs every Spring and Fall. "We're able to give you a heads-up because we keep our nose to the ground," said the company's proud president and CEO, R.A. Vole, at the app's launch earlier this month. Vole … [Read all...]
More Park News
OTD in 2015—May’s “Month Without Metaphor” spreads beyond print media
The second annual "Month Without Metaphor" (MWM) is set to outstrip its predecessor, organizers of the Park media event said today. "We were ecstatic about the reception last year and by how many … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2017—DWBS confirms detailed map of Park found outside official boundaries
The Department of Well-Being and Safety (DWBS) has confirmed that a map of The Park has been found outside our official boundaries. In a short statement issued this morning, the department … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2015—Look what’s coming up!
There are some big events coming up in the Spring. Put these on your calendar for the next few weeks: March 29: The Park's semi-annual "Shakeoff" "If you have a coat, share it with those who … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood
