One million children are now refugees from Syria’s civil war — and more escape the violence every day. That is JUST the number of children who have fleed. They are broken from their families and friends, because their parents help them to get smuggled out of the war zones. Many have […]
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DOMA be gone, Supreme Court puts down the hammer
This will be all over the news so I’m only going to write something short. I cannot tell you how proud I am of the Supreme Court for striking down the Defense Against Marriage Act (DOMA). I’m beyond thrilled that something good is happening in our country. We needed this, […]
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Why does U2s Bono put so much into (RED)
What drives Bono to care about poverty and AIDS so much? Find out in his interview with broadcast journalist Charlie Rose as they discuses activism, rock music, business and more. Watch the video above to hear the discussion about philanthropy and rock music with Bono, lead singer of the band […]
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Look past tragedy and you’ll see heroes #shoesforboston
In light of the tragedy which occurred yesterday at the Boston marathon I would like to briefly state my thoughts. I’m sure everyone is now aware there was a bombing at the marathon which ended in three dead and over 140 injured. The videos and photos which have been shared […]
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Surprised by the Google Doodle this Easter?
You’re not the only one wondering why Google is honoring Cesar Chaves this Easter Sunday instead of, well, Easter. As it turns out they didn’t have an Easter doodle last year either. In fact, there hasn’t been an Easter Google Doodle since the year 2000. I guess I’m only noticing […]
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Everyone should learn about the sequestration cuts; they impact us all
There are so many music and entertainment tidbits I want to share with you. I was thinking about all of them this morning. But there is something far more pressing I need to get off my chest. It may or may not mean anything to the readers on scrink.com but […]
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Live in Seattle? Turn in a firearm and get a $100 Amazon gift card
The Seattle Police Foundation is adding $25,000. Pemco and other businesses also are contributing to push the total over $70,000.The first buyback will be Jan. 26 under an Interstate 5 viaduct in downtown Seattle. Others are planned. Handguns, rifles and shotguns are worth a $100 gift card. Guns classified as […]