Unemployment Pushes Afghanistan Youth to the Taliban

The resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan has led many to believe that the country’s young men are turning to the hard line Muslim group because of religious beliefs. Religious beliefs are playing a small role in the increased numbers of Taliban fighters, though. According to a press release from the Institute for War and Peace Reporting, many of the new recruits turn to the Talban as a last resort to escape unemployment and crushing poverty.

Full Article 

Old Navy Jeans!

Old Navy’s Black Friday Ads have hit the net. Their jeans are an sale for $14.99! You can also order them online if you don’t want to hit the stores, but if you go wait in line at 5 am, they are giving out free mp3 players.

Hot tea!

My favorite tea in the whole world in Harney And Sons Hot Cinnamon Sunset, but I can’t find it in my town.  Today I found something that tastes close enough at Target under the Archer Farms brand.  It’s just Hot Cinnamon Tea and it’s really good!  Its whole leaf tea in a sachet, so check it out of you get a chance.  It’s great for cold, dreary November days!