The Memphis chapter of Net Impact will be showing the film Iraq for Sale tonight at the PowerHouse art gallery on G.E. Patterson Avenue. There will be networking with popcorn and wine at 6:30, and the film will be shown at 7:30. Event is free but donations will be accepted. They ask that you RSVP to rsvp@memphisnetimpact.org if you plan on attending.
About the film: Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers is the story of what happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war. Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed, and Uncovered) takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows and children who have been changed forever as a result of corporate greed in the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq for Sale uncovers the connections between private security companies making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who allow them to do so. To learn more about Iraq for Sale please visit http://iraqforsale.bravenewtheaters.com/
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it to Iraq for Sale because it’s Tuesday trivia night. I have a feeling that this may be the week that the other downtown trivia team, Mormons for Gay Polygamy (or whatever they choose to call themselves this time), makes the transition from “serious competition” to “has-beens.” I predict that they’ll finish completely out of the prize money. Who knows though… desperation can be a powerful motivator, so maybe they’ll be able to prove me wrong. Meanwhile, my team the Rapscallions has stepped up their game to a whole new level, and should add to its gift-certificate stash of winnings this evening.
Hmmm… maybe I’ll have the chili cheese fries again while I play. The last time I ordered them the waitress brought them out and said, “Now be careful, the top plate’s really hot.” And I was tempted to reply “just like you.” But I didn’t.
One other news item: If you have a lot of documents you need to shred but you’ve never gotten around to buying a shredder, Cadence Bank can help you out, according to an article this morning in the Commercial Appeal. Cadence will offer free shredding (up to 5 boxes’ worth) at its East Bumblefuck location (7878 Farmington) tomorrow from 9 to 2 and at its Midtown location (1516 Union) Friday from 9 to 2. Their shredders can handle staples, paper clips and bindings, so you don’t have to take them out.
That’s all for now. Possibly a second post to come before lunch hour’s over.