The good folks at CollegeHumor teamed up with nonprofit Malaria No More for “Malarious” (rhymes with hilarious…get it?), a collection of 24 short, original comedy videos starring more than 30 celebrities and comedians, to raise money for Malaria No More and help treat children in Africa for Malaria. The videos are available for a minimum… Continue reading
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Reinvent the Toilet Challenge // Gates Foundation Employs 50 Gallons of Fake Poop
Such a great initiative. Here’s some more background on the need.Reinvent the Toilet Challenge // Gates Foundation Employs 50 Gallons of Fake Poop
These masks that protect from the sun feel like overkill. Also, they’re kind of scary. Also, is it really comfortable to sit outside in them? Also, they have to be sold on the black market? (Just another weird trend piece from the New York Times.) (thanks for sharing Chris… hopefully it wasn’t a recommendation that… Continue reading
Joining Flat Stanley: “Flat Heifer” Brought to you by the ever-evolving, unquestionably-valuable nonprofit Heifer International.
For the first time in Olympic history, all 205 countries participating will send at least one female competitor.
WOW. That took a long time, but I’m glad we’re there.For the first time in Olympic history, all 205 countries participating will send at least one female competitor.
What’s Wrong With #FirstWorldProblems
Check out this short but to-the-point look from The Atlantic at #firstworldproblems, which you’re undoubtedly familiar with if you’re on the internet. (If you are not familiar, click on the hashtag and read a few.) A teaser: I don’t like this expression “First World problems.” It is false and it is condescending. Yes, Nigerians struggle… Continue reading What’s Wrong With #FirstWorldProblems
Finding Angelo: or how an American obtains Italian dual Citizenship
Here is a list of the documents required for me to become an Italian citizen: (please note these all need to be translated into Italian and have an apostille…whatever that is) Your maternal great grandfather’s birth certificate from Italy Your maternal great grandmother’s birth certificate Your great grandparents’ marriage certificate Your maternal great grandfather’s certificate of naturalization OR… Continue reading Finding Angelo: or how an American obtains Italian dual Citizenship
Walking for Water: Results and Reflection
Last week, I wrote about the global health issue of potable water access. I wore a pedometer for exactly one week and tracked all (8 oz) glasses of water consumed during that same time period. 25 miles and 30 glasses later*, I learned some things: I don’t drink nearly as much water as I should… Continue reading Walking for Water: Results and Reflection
Walking for Water: DIY Education and Chance to Win
Starting today, I am wearing a pedometer to track how far I walk each day and how much water I drink to put the global issue of potable water in perspective as Earth Day approaches. 2.2 million people in developing countries, most of them children, die every year from diseases associated with lack of access… Continue reading Walking for Water: DIY Education and Chance to Win
This house built in 1999 in Germany plays music when it rains. I’d like to see it someday.
Jen Bokoff 
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