Entries Tagged as ‘The rest of the world’

January 28, 2009

Sexy Veggies?

Ok… I know I seem to attack PETA quite a bit, but they are one of those organizations who have always rubbed me the wrong way.
Here’s a commercial that they wanted broadcasted during the Super Bowl this Sunday:

NO wonder it was banned! This sounds crass, but there are certain ‘toys’ [...]

January 10, 2009

Pass the Butter

So, when I logged onto the Chron this morning this story about a lobster caught my eye:
NYC eatery grants freedom to 140-year-old lobster
By VERENA DOBNIK
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jan. 10, 2009, 12:42AM
NEW YORK — A 140-year-old lobster once destined for a dinner plate received the gift of life Friday from a Park Avenue seafood restaurant.
George, the 20-pound supercentenarian [...]

October 8, 2008

Peru… Oiy

From BBC this morning:

Protesters decry Peru corruption

President Garcia has seen his approval rating fall

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in several Peruvian cities to protest against the rising cost of living and low wages.
The demonstrations, planned weeks ago, took place just days after a scandal allegedly involving officials taking bribes for oil [...]