Author: CD
CD Damitio is a Honolulu based storyteller and #Web3 pioneer. Editor of Vagobond Magazine and author of books that focus on the places where technology, travel, political, and the religious/philosophical meet. http://vagobond.cent.co | http://vagobond.com @vagobond
8.1 Quake Shakes the Pacific, Tsunami Warning for Islands
Not surprising that the radio this morning was going crazy about the potential Tsunami which would have the first waves hitting Hawai’i at about 11:30 am PST. The excitement wasn’t long lived as about 2 hours after the intial reports, Governor Linda Lingle notified the public that Hawai’i was in little or no danger of…
Couple, 33 and 104, Tie the hitch.
Isn’t there a movie about this? There should be… cd KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – A 33-year-old man in northern Malaysia has married a 104-year-old woman, saying mutual respect and friendship had turned to love, a news report said Tuesday. It was Muhamad Noor Che Musa’s first marriage and his wife’s 21st, according to The Star…
Mexico's Fox to OK drug decriminalization law
I think it is great the Mexico is willing to so clearly tell the US where to shove it’s impossible and insane drug war…. cd Mexico’s president will approve a law that decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and other drugs to concentrate on fighting violent drug gangs, the government said on Tuesday….
Reuters AlertNet – Jailed Mexican drug lord throws huge kids party
I’m loving Mexico more and more. The place where druglords throw huge parties for children. I want to be Mexican. I wonder if they will let me emigrate? cd Reuters AlertNet – Jailed Mexican drug lord throws huge kids party MEXICO CITY, April 30 (Reuters) – Masked wrestlers, dancing clowns and trailer-loads of presents greeted…
Women's Professional Wrestling in Japan
We saw the wildest documentary last night on women’s professional wrestling in Japan. Talk about bending stereotypes… Although theatrics are an important part of the entertainment, these ladies are truly hard-training competition machines and frequently sustain injuries during matches. Check out the website…. GAEA JAPAN OFFICIAL SITE
'Longest' bra chain goes up in Cyprus April 30
56 miles of bras! NICOSIA (Reuters) – Women on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus say they are poised to create the world’s longest chain of up to 100,000 bras to heighten breast cancer awareness on April 30. A group of Dutch, British and Cypriot organizers plan to create a 90 km-long chain (55.9 mile) string…
Dead dolphins found in Zanzibar
A friend of mine just bought a backpackers’ hostel in Zanzibar. It looks like just about one of the most gorgeous places on earth and I can’t wait to visit. Hopefully this mass dolphin stranding won’t have too much impact on their growing tourism industry. And what a bummer about all the dead dolphins –…
Bush pans Spanish Star Spangled Banner
This is the most ridiculous thing ever!!! Can you believe these guys push all this patriotic bullshit on all of us Americans, no matter what language we speak, and then when Spanish speaking Americans want to put the National Anthem into words that can swell their patriotism, then these fascist fuckers bring up their English…
Mexico to decriminalize pot
North America is suddenly becoming a much cooler continent. It’s like a constant struglle between the red states and everything that surrounds them. Canadian, Mexican, and Blue States Rally, we will crush the religious fanatics, disempower the fascists, and create a better sort of continent! Or, at least we can go smoke weed in Mexico…