Let’s face it: things are not going well. However, to be able to get through them, we need on the one hand to stay aware of these stories and act on them, but, on the other hand, we also need to stay aware of the inspiring stories. We also need to remember that “This, too,… Read More An inspiring story to get through some hard times
You know what’s funny… Such arrogance from an oil-rich country would not have been tolerated by other countries. I guess Mugabe is doing us all a horrible favour by making us question why after humanity’s bloody history, we still haven’t done anything… And quite unfortunately, I’m not exagerrating. Check it out: Zimbabwean President Mugabe says… Read More Zimbabwe: Why isn’t anyone doing anything? Mugabe is, after all, asking for it (literally)
Here is a helpful little tip for, well, everyone (hello, economic downturn): In Lean Times, Online Coupons Are Catching On By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER. Published November 26th 2008 On the Internet, nothing travels faster than a tip on how to score a bargain. Especially in an economic downturn. With online retail sales falling this month… Read More Clipping coupons? So out. Printing coupons? Omg, so in!
I think I’ve made it pretty clear that I’m a big proponent of change at all levels of society, and I came across an article that I found particularly interesting in that it challenged me to think in a different way. I like that, I really really like that. While the subject might seem moot… Read More Change it, change it all: various ideas that tickle the fancy
You are going to want to check out this strip in a larger size on its original website here and perhaps browse a little…
Ever wonder what the Twilight screenplay would have turned out to be in the hands of a realistic who is a bit of a cynic? Wonder no longer, because here it it! TWILIGHT: THE REALISTIC CYNIC’S EDITION FADE IN: EXT. WASHINGTON KRISTEN STEWART goes to FORKS, WASHINGTON. KRISTEN STEWART (V.O.) Once upon a time, there… Read More The Twilight Screenplay, rewritten by a cynical realist, perhaps?
For all the talk about how vampire lore is all about the taboo urges of humanity’s sexuality, and that Twilight’s success is related in large part to the constant sexual tension that exists throughout the first three books (SPOILER: Bella and Edward get married in the fourth book, so there ends the tension), I haven’t… Read More What Girls want: The Real Key to Twilight’s success?
I don’t know how I feel about such articles. On the one hand, they are promoting a ‘celebrity-style’ vision of the presidency, perpetuating a type of “Barack Obama, Superstar!” vibe. On the other hand, I think everyone is curious about this man who is promising change, and articles like this make him seem more like… Read More Getting to know President-elect Barack Obama a little better – well, kind of
It’s pretty obvious that the economic crisis has got me thinking a lot these days – this is my fourth post on the topic in as many days. I wish I could claim I had a solution, but all I have are reflections. While everyone is genuinely concerned about the state of the world and… Read More The Economic Crisis and Volunteering: Who are we really helping?
I have noooooooooooooo idea WHO it could be. Let me think about it… I KNOW! Tina Fey! Her Sarah Palin impressions were, after all, amazing! What? … I’m told that’s not enough to be named Person of the Year. Well, you got me stumped. Let’s go back to the Time’s definition of Person of the… Read More Who would like to take a guess at Time’s Person of the Year?