Monthly Archives: July 2009

Communist North Korea Now Advertising Beer On TV

Now here is a real selling point.  Drink beer to relieve stress.  North Korean Taedonggang Beer Factory commerical touts the benefits of drinking beer and claims it is healthy.  At BBC.

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Coffee Laced With Viagra Confiscated In Malaysia

Viagra-laced coffee seized in Malaysia at the Metro via The New Straits Times, brings us the story of some pumped-up coffee now out of circulation for the would be all nighters. 

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Upscale Restaurant in English Prison Aims To Serve And Rehabilitate

The Clink: The posh restaurant inside a prison at the UK Metro takes us along a visit to a swank new restaurant inside a Surrey, England prison.  Interesting, since The Clink has a long history.

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Biden And Pals ‘Misread The Economy” But Want To Keep Spending Money

One can always count on Vice President Joseph Biden revealing a little more than what many inside the White House administration might feel comfortable with at any time.  Biden brought up a phenomenal revelation on ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos.

“The truth is, we and everyone else misread the economy.”

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Coffins Go Green

Just in case you want to biodegrade a little faster after your burial, avoid embalming and consider placement in a coffin made of banana sheaves, or recycled newspaper or cardboard.  Durability about 6 months to 2 years.  A real breather!

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Plato Encouraged Good Actions

Quote of the day.

Let this inspire you to do unto others as you would have them do to you.

Plato.

Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.

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Independence Day July 4, 2009

233 Years Strong.  Independence Day 2009.  

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Palin Surprisingly Announces Resignation

Stunning. 

Palin resignation shocks Alaska, nation at the Anchorage Daily News.  She  will be resigning her position July 26, 2009.  In line for the position will be Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell. 

Palin did not give specific reasons, but did list her accomplishments.  See full transcript.

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Racism And Government Dependency Vs. Self Sufficiency

Never a dull  moment in the course of history.

National Black Republican Association calls on Democrat Party to apologize for racism at the Examiner has the story to raise the eyebrows and set one thinking.  

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Tea Cups Turned Novel Candles

Some things can be redesigned with a little bit of effort.  Threadbanger has a great post on recycling those left over candle scraps, and repackaging them with the flair of some old tea cups.   

A charming way of putting some odds and ends to great use.  See the tea cup gallery.  Then put those talents to use and make your own. 


Image courtesy of http://www..threadbanger.com/tb-projects/post/12830/no-need-to-buy-new-recycling-old-candle-wax-is-simple.

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