i've heard about stuff like this before, but never seen it in action. check it out.

http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=home

nice way to actually make a difference in someone's life.

a woman got attacked yesterday in the park where i go jogging. she was jogging around 1:30 in the afternoon. good thing i haven't been jogging in a while...

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/22/panda.bites.man.china.ap/index.html

be sure to read the last two sentences

i just noticed that i left a lipstick mark on my coffee cup. why is that worth mentioning? because i'm not wearing lipstick. my lips are just that chapped. this may be my least favorite thing about the cold weather- it just destroys my skin and lips. anyone have suggestions of really amazing lip balm/body lotion?

megabus is awesome- it costs $17 from boston to nyc (and that was bought while boarding the bus), i have internet, and there are like, 15 people on the bus so i have tons of room. i will remember this for when i have to go home for thanksgiving.

sarah palin just said that the worst thing dick cheney has done as president is the duck hunting incident, and the best thing is supporting the troops.

after eight years of his vice presidency (and not uneventful ones), that's all she has to say about her potential predecessor...

I'm getting my wisdom teeth out in an our and a half. Does anyone have any words of wisdom for me (pun completely intended) for post tooth removal?

You all have no idea how much I'm in love with that little Chinese kid from the opening ceremony last night. His school collapsed in an earthquake and after he got out, he went back to help his classmates because he was the hall monitor and it was his job. HOW CUTE.

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I just got an email from my friend Poncelet from the Gambia. He's starting an educational cultural exchange program, and wants me to help him get the information to the appropriate people at my educational institutions. I think the program seems like a really good idea, the Gambia could definitely use some more attention from the rest of the world ( Read more... )