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Comment by Patricia on March 16, 2013 at 11:45pm That's pretty & fun Sk8ey....thanks!
Comment by sk8eycat on March 16, 2013 at 11:03pm OREO Speedwagon? Oh mah NERRRRRVES! (I love it! Thanks, Loren!)
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Now try this one...if the snowman link works:
This only takes a second and it feels so good!
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Comment by The Flying Atheist on March 16, 2013 at 9:00pm Loren, now that's a 'groaner.' lol :)
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Comment by Patricia on March 16, 2013 at 4:12pm Wudduh surprise.........

Comment by Joan Denoo on March 16, 2013 at 3:47pm Dan Pallotta: The way we think about charity is dead wrong
"Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Too many nonprofits, he says, are rewarded for how little they spend -- not for what they get done. Instead of equating frugality with morality, he asks us to start rewarding charities for their big goals and big accomplishments (even if that comes with big expenses). In this bold talk, he says: Let's change the way we think about changing the world.
"Everything the donating public has been taught about giving is dysfunctional, says AIDS Ride founder Dan Pallotta. He aims to transform the way society thinks about charity and giving and change."
Comment by booklover on March 16, 2013 at 3:47pm Adorable gif Ruth! LOL Loren!
Comment by Ian Mason on March 16, 2013 at 3:38pm A great video, Ruth but what a world we live in when we are so moved by truth and honesty.
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