Years before he was a well-respected United States Senator, Minnesota native and satirist Al Franken was also “Supply Side Jesus“. He gives voice to this witty and sardonic animated allegory, “The Gospel of Supply Side Jesus”. Franken is quite effective as the overtly capitalist Christ who embraces supply side economics above all else; indeed Jesus [...]
Blind Vulture To Undergo Cataract Surgery
October 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A young African white-backed vulture is preparing to undergo cataract surgery in hopes of restoring his eyesight. In the first operation of its kind on any African vulture species, an 11-month-old Gyps Africanus diagnosed with advanced cataracts will hopefully be able to see the world around him, thanks to the vets at Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute.
Dole Finally Drops Fatuous Lawsuit Against Bananas!*
October 15, 2009 By 3 Comments
I am thrilled to report that the Dole Food Company has finally dropped their ridiculous lawsuit against the filmmakers of the powerful documentary Bananas!*. It appears that the courts have ruled that the fatuous defamation lawsuit of the criminally inclined Dole was proven to be nearly as lacking as the multi-national corporation’s integrity.
Elephants! 12 Things You Didn’t Know, Plus Photo Gallery
October 15, 2009 By 3 Comments
Today’s elephants are under increasing pressure from habitat loss (due to explosive human population growth), poaching for ivory, and illegal trafficking. Asian elephants are classified as endangered, and their population is declining. African elephants are considered near threatened, but a resurgence in elephant poaching is taking its toll. To help raise awareness for these magnificent [...]
Kids Take Aim in Florida’s Feral Pig Hunt!
October 15, 2009 By 6 Comments
