Title: A World of Progress TeamZine

What You Talkin’ ‘Bout, Margo Moon?

Published on Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:01:53

Join us for our Saturday morning stroll through the Gayborhood. Today, meet our co-editor, Margo Moon. Nobody told me what the secret was when I was growing up. But, when it happens, I feel all springy fresh like I do when I get out of a long, warm shower and every inch of my skin is totally alive. It’s happens in that minute when you know you’ve bumped up against somebody who can make you better at the things you love to do most. When I was a kid, I would head down to our basement rec read more..

Reality Check (Part 3 of 3): The Truth

Published on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:14:04

I had waited for the right time, and motivation, to write the final installment of "Reality Check;" I knew it was a matter of time before some prattling fool would offer me the opening and I wasn't disappointed. Thanks again Glenn! My favorite Moron, I mean MORMON, mouthpiece shot from the lip and hit himself in the ass by stating, in essence, that churches which advocate "social change" are actually Communist-Nazi fronts. Glenn tried to awkwardly side-step or explain away the fusing of ultra- read more..

We weren’t trying to be nice – Part 1

Published on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:30:06

Today, listen as our own Lori Hahn introduces Tret Fure narrating a brief exercise in the fine art of taunting Republican cowgirls. And rest assured - no black stallions were actually made to wear pink ribbons in their manes for the taping of this podcast. read more..

Are you a carer?

Published on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:01:02

Are you a carer? Do you ever feel sick to the back teeth telling people (social workers, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists etc) what exactly would help you and the person you care for? Have you read books and watched documentaries to find out as much as you possibly can about the particular disability until finally you don’t want to know any more for all the knowledge you have gathered hasn’t really helped anyway? Do you feel that your case is so well documented it pro read more..

30 Artists – 15 Dollars

Published on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:54:34

That’s 50 cents an artist! The MAP and Black Mountain College Museum are throwing a fete you don’t want to miss. This is an outstanding collection of all kinds of great artists: “On Saturday, March 20th (the first day of spring), the original grounds of Black Mountain College host an event showcasing over 30 artists from read more..

Any Way You Google It

Published on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:29:38

Any Way You Google It originally appeared on A World of Progress TeamZine on March 12, 2010. read more..

Dogs with Dentures

Published on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:26:32

This is a commercial that is actually promoting a product from Pedigree called Dentastix -- but it's hard to resist laughing at these dogs with dentures! read more..

Green Cleaning Supplies

Published on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:04:00

When we get out the rags and the wash buckets, we have the best of intentions. Cleanliness is a virtue, right? And healthy too! Well, if you use conventional cleaning products, perhaps not. Have you ever cleaned your shower or oven and then had teary eyes, burning nasal tissues, an itchy throat, a headache, or dizziness? Guess what? All of these symptoms and more could have been caused by chemicals commonly found in household cleaners. read more..

Friday Open Thread: Great Googly Moogly

Published on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:29:33

GoogleAVL Fill out a Community Application (seriously – it’ll take you five minutes). Come out to Asheville’s Google Fiber Initiative Town Hall meeting on March 18th at 6pm at the Asheville Civic Center Banquet Room. While some may argue the virtue of diminutive pipes and the value of Charter, this is also a thread for everything else under read more..

Global Trade’s Dirty Secret: Outsourced Emissions

Published on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:22:00

The Carnegie Institution of Science released a new study this week finding that one-third of the carbon dioxide emissions developed countries release into the atmosphere result from goods and services produced outside their borders. The report’s details are troubling: Carnegie’s researchers estimate that 2.5 tons of CO2 per person are consumed in the United States but are produced elsewhere, and that figure spikes to 4 tons per European. Another point that will cause considerable disagree read more..