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Celebrity activism: deciphering the media hounds from the passionate ones

I never quite follow celebrity activism because they tend to die out and lead to nothing but concerts that raise awareness, money and alcohol levels. Then, everyone goes home and, well, that’s about it. But before you even think about calling me cynical, I will admit that I alway root for a celebrity to make… Read More Celebrity activism: deciphering the media hounds from the passionate ones

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Eloquence will keep you out of a lot of trouble…

Jill was discussing the various aspects and possible outcome of the Insurance policy with the man at the Insurance Agency. During the discussion, she asked, “Suppose I take the life insurance for my husband today and tomorrow he dies? What will I get?” The agent eyed her suspiciously and replied, “Probably 20 to life.”

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Israeli archeologists find 12,000-year-old skeleton of ‘witch doctor’

From Maclean’s: Israeli archeologists find 12,000-year-old skeleton of ‘witch doctor’ November 18, 2008 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JERUSALEM – Archeologists digging in northern Israel have discovered the 12,000-year-old skeleton of what they say was a witch doctor. They said the skeleton was that of a deformed woman of around 45 years of age from the Natufian… Read More Israeli archeologists find 12,000-year-old skeleton of ‘witch doctor’