The Edhi foundation, (according to The Christian Science Monitor), run by Abdul Satter Edhi and Bilquis Edhi, have been saving abandoned children's lives for many years in the Karachi region of Pakistan. Over a period of around 30 years, together, they have helped over 16,700 children find havens and homes. Even they are not without enemy, as clerics have threatened them in sending Muslim children to Non-Muslim homes. Reminds me of a scripture where it says "foolishness has been put in many high positions." At any rate, I found their story welcome news because, if you're anything like me, it's easy to give up looking for good news in this region of the world. If the preservation of life had a religion, it would probably be called "what have you done for me lately." [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: News
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Added: Sun, 20 Jul 2008

According to the Las Vegas Sun, 43 Mediterranean countries have met and vowed to free the Middle East of weapons of mass destruction. Among the mass of countries represented were Presidents Bashir Assad of Syria, and President Ehud Olmert of Israel. There were several snubs and chilly shoulders, as is the case between Syria and Israel, long time foes, as well as Algeria and Morocco, but it's a pledge, a good one, of unity. It's not clear yet, how this will be enforced, but the aims are ambitious, including communal colleges for all and clean-ups of the Mediterranean. The meeting was chaired and co-chaired by Presidents Sarkozy and Mubarak respectively. No word on how much olive oil was used to feed the committee, but if only their diets could speak, I'm sure there would be no disagreements. [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
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Added: Mon, 14 Jul 2008

So the Mets have an 8 game winning streak huh? I think that's wonderful. Of course, they just beat up on the hapless Colorado Rockies. Let's see them kick some pompous Brave butt, after the all-star break, and then they'll be giving me something to talk about! [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: Sports
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Added: Mon, 14 Jul 2008

Has someone ever put their ego up so far you couldn't reach it, but they were such a part of your life you couldn't ignore it? I have a roommate that I don't get along with, just because. You know, this could be what most altruistic nations are afraid of. Doesn't freedom of speech seem to warrant a certain war of convenience, where someone dares you to do something and you can't stop them, as if somehow disagreeing with them is holding them back? It's times like these when freedom doesn't seem like such a valuable commodity. Perhaps a regulated socialist atmosphere could downturn the perks of being a piss-off. I know I'd certainly like that. [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: Weird
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Added: Mon, 14 Jul 2008

From the deep, deep grapevyne, word is Karl Malone fathered a child who is now a draft pick for the Buffalo Bills. Incredibly, he was raised by a woman who was then 12 years old. Demetrius Bell is now a draft pick of the Buffalo Bills. Turns out Malone, who was then 20, delivers more than just the mail. Gotcha, because that's also a euphemism. Asked about his origin, Demetrius says: "I just treat it like my mother went to a sperm donor..." Nothing like running in a pair of fresh shoes to know they fit. [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: Sports
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Added: Sat, 12 Jul 2008

There is so much talk in the media about Bernie Mac and a joke that didn't go over well during one of Presidential hopeful Barack Obama's campaigns. I think making a big deal over it alone is funny. Just thinking of what happened to Mel Gibson and lately, Kanye West and others highlights careers have ups and downs. It's no big deal. If everything Bernie says went on the fly, then he'd be investigated for tax evasion or something. Like an old friend told me, that's life. This explains the inexplicable, I'm sure everyone can understand. [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: Political
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Added: Sat, 12 Jul 2008

Reverend Jesse Jackson apologized for crude remarks regarding Presidential hopeful Barack Obama. In related events, Cracker Barrel goes on sale nationwide until further notice. [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: Political
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Added: Wed, 9 Jul 2008

Hey eerybody! Hey, drop me a line if you're also dying and going to M-80 heaven tonight! Like the pit bull, M-80's are fast becoming the firecracker of choice. The birth of our country will also be notorious for the black cadillacs we will be seeing tomorrow. [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
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Added: Fri, 4 Jul 2008

Mauricia Grant, a former NASCAR official, is suing the racing mogul for $225 million dollars. She claims racial and sexual discrimination. Now, don't get me wrong, I myself am African-American and have experienced prejudice and other presumed blanketing sentiments. However, one has to remember, it's competition, real cut-throat competition, and people are going to use what works. Even she says she loved it. If only we could change people's heart conditions, that would be a "lawsuit" that would leave everyone feeling good. Don't be surprised if Grant's $225,000,000 lawsuit does more harm than good. Seeing a black person on the staff could turn sticky fingers into stingy fingers. Not all officials have advanced in reason far enough to know she does not speak for all of us. I mean, could you just imagine Hank Aaron short on perseverance? He'd also be 744 homeruns short and maybe even alone. [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: Sports
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Added: Fri, 4 Jul 2008

Why does President Bush respond to an appalling loss of life by sending more troops? Maybe the hockey industry should bring the Bob Probert t-shirt back! [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: News
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Added: Thu, 3 Jul 2008

Sometimes people will tell you they don't care. However, the human race in general is limited. So our judging, or lack of it, can only serve to pit us farther in our own imperfections. Let me tell you, everyone has the same frailties as you, how they not gonna care? We're not robots are we? Well, caring is what makes us human. Not caring is our way of exalting ourselves unfairly when things seem to be going right. But "man, born of woman is short-lived and glutted with agitation." There is no one exempt from this universal rule. Who on Earth is isolated in their suffering? Science should be the study of the all too common broken heart. I would care a bit more about super clusters if hate weren't so painful. [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: News
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Added: Thu, 3 Jul 2008

SOMETIMES I find women to be neither funny nor cute. Before a black man gets what many call controversial, let me break this down. For example, why do many women put on make up, wear a freak 'em dress, put on high heels, wear a designer bra, and get their nose pierced just for themselves? And are compliments still well-received or just self-assumed? And, and, and chivalry, is that the ride I should be driving? On the other hand, since when is war an excuse to hurt a woman? Rape was a severe problem during the East Congolese war. Also Darfur. Also Kosovo. Remember when men took their differences to the OK Corral? And what is a wife-beater anyway? Oh well, I guess Max Ex is our new measurement for carrying weight? [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: News
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Added: Thu, 3 Jul 2008

According to certain online annals, Pamela Anderson is heckling Jessica Simpson for her campaign on real girls eating meat, implying she is referring to the male privates. How were we to know that the birds were feasting on Pamela Anderson's brain all those years on Baywatch! Our moral climate can now thank Pamela Anderson for making us flinch everytime girls discuss carniverous tendencies. [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: Entertainment
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Added: Tue, 1 Jul 2008

Has anyone seen comedian Tracy Morgan's impressionist list? Females should take him home at dinnertime to meet their parents. [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: Entertainment
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Added: Sun, 29 Jun 2008

I usually confirm my sources, my background being in journalism, but I take it you trust me by now. At any rate, Venus Williams's serve was calculated at 127 mph. at Wimbledon, the fastest ever by a woman, and 14 behind Pete Sampras, the fastest serving man I believe. If Venus Williams taught math for dummies, it would become a very reclusive affair. [more]

Author: Derrick Davis
Category: Sports
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Added: Sat, 28 Jun 2008