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A review of the Organisation of Islamic Countries report on Islamophobia BY Bhaskar Dasgupta Islamophobia exists but the OIC report is the wrongway of going about it. A phobia is a strong irrational or powerful fear and dislikes of something, in this case, the religion of Islam. Dear Santa (Redoux) BY Lue Deck Please give my best to the Mrs. and all your cool elvy guys and gals! I hope the past year has left you well and happy. May you be blessed! I send this note in hopes of convincing you that it wasn't I that hacked into your "Naughty or Nice" files. The dastardly deed belongs to another. (Ask Scooter Libby or look in the computer of that crazy Estonian guy, Siim!) Should The US Evict The UN? BY Lue Deck It’s worth it, even if all The UN can claim is that they stopped most of mankind from killing with nuclear bombs for half a decade! Bronx Cheer BY John Sadowski Iranian President Ahmadinejad’s recent controversial visit to New York and talk before the UN and Columbia University. Why so much media attention to him and what Ahmadinejad means to Iran and the third world. Moody Mahmoud Vacations in NYC! BY Lue Deck The scruffy President of Iran arrived Sunday to visit The Big Apple and speak at Columbia University Monday and The United Nations on Tuesday. Then he better get out of town fast. My Father my Friend BY Reece Pocock Ben was troubled and thought he had no friends. Then he remembered his father. If you want independence, then you need to make a better case than a vague and limp “it sounds like BY Bhaskar Dasgupta Scotland's idea of independence is ill thought out and needs to have much more passion and logic in it Simpson Review BY John Sadowski The Simpsons movie is finally arriving in theatres near you. We waited almost two decades for this? The Last Funny guy! BY Lue Deck The Last Funny guy!
Sure, we had lots of 'em back in '07, but not so much now!
Or:
The Day The Funny Died!
Remember when it was OK to laugh?
Or:
Maybe George Orwell Was Right!
He missed by 38 years!
(... Staying alive BY Reece Pocock
‘A’ Company moved out at El Alamein in 1942 to an assembly area one thousand yards southeast. They encountered light machine gun fire from a ridge to the front. Company command ordered the platoon onto a full frontal attack; Steve’s rifle bla... “Missing, Wounded or Injured—A Place for Iraqis to go for Answers and Compensation.” BY Caleb Schaber The Government Information Center (GIC) in Taji Iraq provides a service to the Iraqi people to locate missing or detained family members and to seek compensation for damages caused by US troops in the Raji area. Great American Dumb Ideas: Disneyism BY Julian I. Taber, Ph.D. In the 1920s, Walt Disney started a uniquely American religious cult that I call Disneyism. It has never stopped growing. U.N. Human Rights Processes Collapse BY Henk Luf
What were already farcical processes in terms of UN human rights enforcement have virtually collapsed following the United Nations failure to bring human rights and other international law abuses forward into the International Crimina... Israel Still Practicing 'Bunker Busting' BY Henk Luf
Israel Still Practicing 'Bunker Busting'
The Israeli Air Force is still practicing its 'bunker-buster' techniques over the Mediterranean as well as over Israeli airspace. Six F15i's, a 707 tanker and an EC2 Hawkeye were recently dete... Medal for John BY Reece Pocock John didn't want the bloody medal. He wanted to forget New Guinea and the War. Combat Art in Iraq BY Caleb Schaber War's come and go these days with CNN footage. Combat Artist Steve Mumford travels to Iraq to paint the war and tell a story with his paintings. Caleb Schaber talks with Steve in this exclusive. Get off My President’s Back! BY Lue Deck Hey world, calm down some! Gosh, golly, gee, if we're all so terrible just put America on “hold” for awhile until we get a new leader. Dubya’s warranty runs out next year, and we’re replacing him just as fast as our constitutional processes allow. The Legendary Feel-Good Machine BY Lue Deck Here's my challenge: If you're not happy and want to be so, or if you're happy and want to take steps to remain so, or if you're not sure if you are as happy as you want to be . . . read on. If you're not happy and don't care, stop reading this! These ideas may threaten that miserable attitude you're possessed by now. Go away! Jivevenang BY Reece Pocock Huon Peninsula – New Guinea – 1943, A Company of the 2/43rd Battalion on the track to Jivevenang. Great Drinking Songs (Will Neil Young Remember?) BY Trace Hacquard Are closet Bon Jovi fans loitering in a pub near you? Odds and Ends BY Henk Luf This is a very recent conversation that took place somewhere in the Middle East.
Unit 87: "Tower we are ready".
Tower: "Very good Unit 87. Runway 24, turn right, climb to flight level 220". (22,000ft)
Unit 87: "I don't think that will be possible".
Tower: "And why not?"
Unit 87: "We are the runway sweeper, we are here to clean runways, not to fly them".
Tower: "Nothing further" and then a deafening silence.
Wanna' Trade Your Citizenship For Mine? BY Lue Deck
If you are a citizen of a country that's not America, I wish you well! I really do! It's too bad that I can't say the same for some of your governments.
The Last HONEST Booking Agent (They're disappearing at an alarming rate!) BY Lue Deck When one prostitutes oneself for laughs, i.e. taking money to perform in a plethora of cities and states and countries, face it, most stand-up comics need a pimp they can trust! Five years on film BY Tom Nicholson Critics would point out glaring discrepencies in the script. The continuity editor would be sacked, never to work again in the industry. Never mind that the actors too seem to be a bit wooden. When they speak their dialogue, it simply doesn't ring true. Indeed, if the real life events played out on the world stage post nine-eleven were a motion picture, then the film would be a stinker, to be sure. Lunatics at The UN BY Lue Deck When England’s Prime Minister returned from his meeting with Hitler, Chamberlain waved a signed truce paper and declared to all: He had achieved “Peace in our times!…” Poor Neville had not. And, since The League of Nations died its hapless death, World War Two started forthwith! A look at Singaporean music scene BY Kristiano Ang Singapore rock, for the hardcore scenester is largely disappointing, for like a Frank Kafka novel (whilst lacking the literary polish), it’s a perennial case almost there. The most telling example would of local punk pop band Pug Jelly who after the heights of opening before Canadian rock princess Avril Lavigne and her fiancé, Derek Whibley’s Sum 41, almost faded into the obscurity of the indie punk scene. Cunnilingus stories Do You Know What Cunnilingus Is? At this point, you might be wondering how to perform cunnilingus. Here's one of my cunnilingus stories for you. When I was a high school student... Saunas | dry saunas | finnish saunas The Saunas of Amsterdam and Northern Europe Assume birthday costume. Venture forth, enter sauna, sit tranquil, see thy bodily toxins emerge on the surface of thine mortal coil, from the sauna take thine leave, lay back and gaze into the abyss, and sink thyself into the brief sleep of a guiltless infant. Awaken and repeat procedure. Improv Comedy Why I hate Improv Comedy Why doesn't like Sam Improv Comedy? After all, he's based in Chicago and should really love it! Mega Tsunami The Fall - Mega Tsunami Part 2 There are two scenarios that would initiate mega tsunami; one is quite obvious the other is not so. L98 The Fight for Luna Luna (L98) was born near San Juan Island in Puget Sound, British Columbia, on the 19th of September 1999, his mother was Splash (L67). Both Orcas are part of the L 2 matriline. Mega Tsunami Mega-Tsunami What is a Mega Tsunami? Basically it is giant waves, many metres high, generated not as a ordinary tsunami but produced by massive landslides or volcanic collapse. Biggest tsunami The Day the world Quaked What happened in Indonasia in 2004, was one of the biggest tsunamis. Latest ufo sightings Let’s not get in a "Flap" Here's an article about latest ufo sightings or mainly about the periods of heightened UFO activity centered on certain areas and lasting over a period of many weeks. The Oz Journals VI The Oz Journals VI To my way of thinking, a surf culture, be it in Bondi or Big Sur, would be lost without the automobile ( just try getting to the beach with your surfboard on a ten-speed, because it ain't happening, Moondoggie!). I come from a land down under II The Oz Journals - Entry Two Oh the world of Oz is a very funny place where everyone has a funny funny face and the streets are paved and golden, and no one ever grows old, in that funny land lives the Wizard of Oz. First bungee jump performed! Bungee jumping: Taking the plunge Being in New Zealand, the adrenaline junkie's paradise, I felt that the setting was right. It was time to perform my first bungee jump. Extreme adventure holidays Extreme adventurer and survival-expert: I can do that! If you're looking for extreme adventure holidays don't search for tour packages to North Pole. No adventurer will consider this real. INDIE MUSIC: The Bradbury Press/The Front INDIE MUSIC: The Bradbury Press/The Front Finding your way can be a lonely and sad pursuit. We've all been there--some may never leave the relative safety of being lost. It's rare to find music which celebrates this universal search, even as it allows a bit of room for healthy wallowing. Uncle Sam | Uncle Remus Uncle Sam Meets Uncle Remus! .. Rate my chest! A Tale of Two Tittys! If I'd want you to rate my chest, I'd ask for it. But I'd like to tell you about the epoch of Big Tittys. Vernon Neilly and G-Fire Vernon Neilly and G-Fire It is artist like Vernon Neilly that makes being a music reviewer a very cool job. Vernon and G-Fire combine the lush sounds of silky smooth jazz with the melodic grooves of the islands. The British and Their Genitals The British and Their Genitals I’d like to offer a bit of an explanation for some of the inconsistencies that North Americans may feel the British suffer from in their general conversation and demeanor. The Groundhog Mall The Groundhog Mall My wife and I have a lot of silly ways of amusing ourselves. We go on day trips to nearby locations. We check out caves, parks, and Minor League Baseball games to name a few. Most often, when we are looking for something fun to do our journey takes ... What are your daughters watching? What are your daughters watching? Since the invention of the television American children have glued their eyes to images of men and women that they were programmed to aspire to be like. Each image constructed of societal rules, regulations, and norms that depicted a gendered role for both males and females. As societies views on women and the roles that they played expanded so have the female images that were represented by the animated screen. American girls have watched their female cartoon role models evolve from Betty Boop to Olive Oyl, from Olive Oyl to She-Ra and the Power Puff girls.
Brain damage & Blue Vision BLUE Vision I don't know how about you, but Lue's got brain damage which causes him blue vision. I was wondering what's that...and I'm still regretting I ever asked... Valentines Day The Folly of Valentines Day I won't tell you about good unique presents ideas for valentines day. I am extremely selfish and flawed. But I will tell you about something better... Andy's Opus IV - berkeley breathed, penguins and the cheers Opus IV: A New Hope Andy's Opus - new hope. New article by comedian Andy Martello - read his opinions about berkeley breathed, David Lipsky and The Cheers. Im a king IF I Were King... if Im a king, king of the hill, I would do lots of changes. I have really put my mind to it and these are the five changes I would definitely do. Dolph Lundgren for Lunch Dolph Lundgren for Lunch I ran into a friend of mine the other day. We started discussing what we had for lunch."What did you have for lunch?" asked my friend."I didn't have much time for lunch, so I just ran into Taco Bell and got 3 soft tacos, a burrito and some pintos a... Christmas traditions Booby's: The Christmas Miracle! We all have different christmas traditions. But in this article, I'd like to tell you about THE christmas miracle. Are men allowed to be weak? Are men allowed to be weak? I’m not gonna say it’s something that many men wonder about. Most likely, they don’t. Some do, however, including me. Are men allowed to be weak? Weakness is really not something you think of when talking about men, whether you’re representing the sex of male or female. It doesn’t really matter. Let’s face it, men are supposed to be the strong sex. That’s the truth! Revenge on co-workers Advice From The Revenge Guy Need to find a way to revenge on co-workers...any ideas? Dating a friend Dating a friend One of the most difficult issues concerning dating is dating a friend. There's a girl who you have known for years already. She's nice every step of the way. She's smart, she's beautiful, she's fun to talk to. And at some point you find yourself in a situation where you'd really like to learn to know her in a bit more intimate level. BEHIND YOUR LAUGH BEHIND YOUR LAUGH Its a sound that shows fun, Its a sound that shows fun, For so many times, That plans have been made! I love to Write Day! I love to Write Day! I Love To Write Day was celebrated last year on November 15th when 12,007
schools all across the country held special writing activities and events. Advice from The Revenge Guy Advice from The Revenge Guy Can you fight fire with fire when fire equals noise? No. Yes. Maybe. The Revenge Guy has the answer. Dolph Lundgren for lunch DOLPH LUNDGREN FOR LUNCH .. South park songs, Monty Python scripts FROM WHERE I SIT: THERES STUPID FUNNY AND DUMB FUNNY South park songs are stupid funny, Monty Python scripts are dumb funny. Shaun of the dead is dumb funny. Dumb funny IS funny! Unsigned music - Longjetty Lives of the Unsigned - Longjetty This week in unsigned music reviews we will take a look at Longjetty. Drugs, Dancing, and Glowsticks Drugs, Dancing, and Glowsticks This is a quick look at raves from an outsider and new comer's view. Unsigned band reviews - Genshen Lives of the Unsigned - Genshen Today in unsigned band reviews I'm going to talk about Genshen, indie-pop band based in Brisbane, Australia. Parting Gifts Parting Gifts For me, there are myriad reasons why I am a professional entertainer. Ive wanted to be one since I was 10 years old and I cant imagine doing anything else with my life. Sure, Ive dabbled with other careers. Show biz is the only logical choice. A Father's Wisdom: The $25.00 Monkey A Father's Wisdom: The $25.00 Monkey Most fathers are filled with sage advice, or so I am told. My father was no exception. He was a smart guy and a funny guy. He would always have some special way to impart wisdom to his children.
Handing down advice is common among parents in general. Presumably these lines are passed down from generation to generation, however, when my father turned a wise old adage it was blatantly apparent that some phrases were Don Martello originals.
What are the affects of writers block? A Write of Passage I have no idea as to what are the affects of writers block, I'm pretty new to the concept, but... Unearthed program, Grinspoon & Triple J Lives Of The Unsigned Unearthed program is designed to uncover the rawest and freshest talent. Success stories that have made it, are Grinspoon the band and Triple J. "Good Show." "Good Show." Hey-Hey! Try Not to Smile, Kid!Hey-Hey! Try Not to Smile, Kid! Sometimes an entertainer has to perform at some less than glamorous places. Not every gig can be the Letterman Show. These types of gigs include nursing homes, special education school... Rate your professor! Ask the Professor Humorous column by Professor Nutbottom. Let us know if you like him, if you do, then please rate your professor! Envy Green Envy Green Jealousy is something encountered every day. It is encountered with girls looking at prettier or more fashionable girls. It is when guys have bigger cars or pay checks. It is a part of our culture. But why? Controversy sells! I've Got Your Controversy RIGHT HERE! I have some news from you, some really old news really, controversy sells and it sells good! This Week in Politics This Week in Politics Let's take a look at this last week in politics around the world. Check The Stars! Check The Stars! So, how does the week look for you? Will you become a hermit and find a cave in the woods? Win the lottery without entering? Become a world renowned writer for a famous tale about a fish and a puppet? Check out what the stars have lined up for you! I'd Like to Thank...Nobody! I'd Like to Thank...Nobody! I have made a mistake. A big mistake. I never thought that I would even be in a position to make an error like this one. Now I understand why things like this happen and feel sympathy for those before me who have done the same. Steroids & drug testing in professional baseball Ask the Professor This week Marty from Chicago has a question about steroids and drug testing in professional baseball. Fame and money My Own Little Opus Fame and money certainly help locate ones place in the scheme of things. Additionally I MUST receive praise or acknowledgement from Berkeley Breathed. European Union Exapnsion set for 2004. European Union Exapnsion set for 2004. The European Union is set for expansion in 2004. Is it getting stronger or weaker with these additions? I am sober! My Name is Andy, and I'm...SOBER! Drugs are so hip and cool, it is socially unacceptable for me to not be in the club. But I am sober! Alan Dean Foster's Spellsinger Lord Winterborne's Fantasy Alan Dean Foster is the author of Alien movie series series, but he has also created a novel series called Spellsinger. Extreme mountain bike videos Down the hill, into the pub! John is The producer and maker of the first extreme mountain bike downhill video ever in the world. Music review - Nuffsed Hangin' in the W.C. with roots rock reggae kings, nuffsed Music review by our ever-fabulous Valeria Valiente. This week in Hangin' in the WC - Nuffsed. Wasting Time? Wasting Time? I am a full time college student at WVU. I, unwittingly, registered for 20 credit hours this semester and I am taking a plunge for it. It started out fine; balancing school, homework, friends, sleep, eating, and miscellaneous other... Keane the band Monthly Music - Today's Music Imagine a band with passion, charisma, and emotive vocals that easily outmatch those of Starsailor. Sound good? Imagine no more, because we have finally found that band: Keane the band and their music. Eek-a-Mouse Hangin' in the W.C. with Eek-a-Mouse Valeria Valiente's review and article about meeting Eek-a-Mouse, the band that surprised her with its restraint and kindness. Music reviews - Ozomatli Hangin in the W.C. with Ozomatli This week in Valeria Valiente's music reviews column Hangin' in the W.C - Ozomatli. Includes a nice interview with the guys. The Aussie band The Aussie band .. ESPN - X-games Shaken, Not Stirred It is now Friday and that is the kick-off for the games, the X-games known by ESPN. Linux and Windows - Difference Linux and Windows - Difference Everything comes down to what the customer wants... Teenage life: Make a Right, Not a Left! Teenage life: Make a Right, Not a Left! Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you made different choices? If instead of going to that party 'everyone' was at, you stayed home and watched movies with your family like your mother wanted. If instead of drinking beer at that party...
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