I think this is my new favorite non profit organization…. cd clowns without borders-usa CLOWNS WITHOUT BORDERS offers laughter to relieve the suffering of all persons, especially children, who live in areas of crisis including refugee camps, conflict zones and territories in situations of emergency. We bring levity, contemporary clown/circus oriented performances and workshops into…
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Forget charity, stop Africa arms sales-UN official
What? There is something easier we can do to help Africa than sending our used clothing, having big rock concerts, and padding the pockets of corrupt officials? Duh….it’s about time someone said it… cd Reuters AlertNet – Forget charity, stop Africa arms sales-UN official By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, Feb 2 (Reuters) – A senior United…
Woman Eats 26 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
She actually has a training method…and she works at Burger King…. cd Woman Eats 26 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches – Yahoo! News NEW YORK – A 100-pound woman ate 26 grilled cheese sandwiches in 10 minutes Wednesday at a New York restaurant, winning the World Grilled Cheese Eating Championship. Sonya Thomas won $8,000 for the contest…
Punxsutawney Groundhog Sees His Shadow
Groundhog day is one of those ‘who really gives a shit’ holidays. It is, however, a great movie and a great concept…. It is however, a great movie, and a great concept… It is however, a great movie, and a great concept…. cd Punxsutawney Groundhog Sees His Shadow – Yahoo! News PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. – Punxsutawney…
Bush: US would defend Israel against Iran – Yahoo! News
Well…here you have it at last in clear and solid terms. The intractiable stance of the dunce that has lead the US into two counterproductive wars already and the easy way to start the next world war. Someone either give Iran the push to attack Isreal, stage an attack on Isreal that appears to be…
Ski holiday ride 'cures' deaf man
A former soldier who lost his hearing 15 years ago has suddenly regained it on a ski lift in the Italian Dolomites. Derek Glover, 72, from Bourne, Lincolnshire, was 7,000ft up on holiday with his daughter when he heard a loud pop and his hearing returned. Mr Glover’s hearing was first damaged while on National…
Cindy Sheehan arrested at PSOTU address
Here, from t r u t h o u t, is the story in her own words. What Really Happened By Cindy Sheehan t r u t h o u t | Perspective Wednesday 01 February 2006 As most of you have probably heard, I was arrested before the State of the Union address last…
Mink Hippies Carrot
So the big question Mink Hippie, is are you bidding on it? cd The Amazing Anthropomorphic Carrot Featuring uncomfortably mammalian anatomical characteristics, this startling, organically-grown carrot will be a compelling addition to anyone’s collection of nature’s oddities–perfect for your personal Victorian cabinet of curiousities. The carrot is 5-1/2 inches long from top to bottom. The…
FDA tests find high mercury in light tuna cans
Concern over the accumulation of mercury in fish pops up in the media from time to time. I’ve managed to ignore it, thinking that it is only one of the many environmental contaminates that I am exposed to on a daily basis and I can’t worry about everything. Well, I’m finally paying attention. I shudder…
The Origin of Feces
We all have our own shit to deal with….. cd The Origin of Feces An urban naturalist’s guide to crap By Sarah Godfrey In community meetings and on neighborhood message boards, there are few hotter topics than poop. While talk of dog-curbing dominates the discourse, plenty are eager to identify varmints in or around their…