When I was in high school, they ushered all the students into the auditorium for candidate speeches prior to the student body elections. Several got up yelled their messages, pounding on the lectern, and working the crowd into a lather.

Then one candidate got up and quietly said, "I'm confident enough in what I have to say that I don't need to yell it."

That always stuck with me. I just wish I could remember if he won or not.

Still, it's nicer than my house.

From what I could tell, the documentary that's referenced here isn't due out until next year.

Pretty amazing. I look forward to the documentary.

I've seen these pics before and they always move me very deeply.

Okay. Umm. Eeewwww.

Clearly this whole elbow-touching at parties cannot be hygienic. If you find yourself at an elbow-touching party, do like the women in the picture and have a beverage and some bread.

(Through tears) Thanks, Mom. All moms.

Thanks for putting this on Neatorama. I know her struggle quite well.

This is not the sort of story most Americans do well with. There's not a single cause of the problem and it's going to be perceived by some as being a "green" issue. It also involves science. Then, when there isn't enough of a particular food, people will finally react.

Hmmm....this is a iffy one. Do you necessarily not want something if you buy it for someone else? I wanted cat food when I bought it but - despite it looking tasty - I didn't eat it myself.

"Reporting from the receiving line, I'm Chen Ying."

...starring The Pillsbury Doughboy as Father Karras.

"THE POWER OF YEAST COMPELS YOU!"

I'd just call 911 and tell them I need the paramedics.