Tag Archives: Ethiopia

Headlines: 06.29.12

By Smaktakula Look–you can read the articles if you want, but we get all we need to know from the headlines. Cher ticks off Australian city ~ Heretofore merely a domestic shame, the braying pop-relic has transcended the bonds of regional … Continue reading

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Putting The Italian Army To Good Use

By Smaktakula Have you heard about the new Italian rifle? It’s never been fired and only dropped once. Jokes like this hoary old chestnut have lately fallen out of favor because they tend to perpetuate harmful stereotypes.  However, some stereotypes … Continue reading

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Live Aid Donations Diverted To Ethiopian Rebels

Recently, allegations have been made that millions of dollars raised by Live Aid and intended for famine relief ended up in the hands of Ethiopian rebel groups.   If true, these charges are disappointing, to say the least, if not terribly surprising. … Continue reading

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