JIGGERMAN at the United Nations, “I’m too icy for a water shortage”.
All these non-governmental organizations (NGO’s for those of us not into U.N. speak) were concerned about water shortages in Africa and the subsequent effects of drought and malnourishment. Global warming is being blamed as the culprit for the severe drought in eastern parts of the continent. Arid conditions are predicted to expand to the center of the land mass faster than originally projected. A consortium of NGO’s was formed to devise a way to bring water to Africa’s most needy denizens.
DuPONT Corporation, the creators of nylon and polyester, along with the Global Wheat and Maize Improvement Center have announced a research partnership aimed at developing grains that can survive in the extremely dry conditions that the African soil contains. It’s believed that a maize/wheat hybrid might be able to survive in some of the fertility stressed areas. Africa, where an estimated 200 million people are undernourished and 33 million children suffer from famine, is a primary target for this research.
Celebrities from far and wide are pledging their support for these endeavors. BONO from U2, MATT DAMON and PAUL McCARTNEY have all tried to raise awareness for these projects. To his credit SHAWN ‘JAY-Z’ CARTER proposed one of the most interesting solutions to assist the famine and drought stricken people of Africa.
BUDWEISER!
Budweiser is made with water, yeast, barley, and hops(wheat). One bottle of Budweiser is equal to a week’s amount of water and carbohydrates that some of these people may never see. And when the bottles are empty the African people can make something crafty like a wind chime or an empty bottle instrument. Hey Africa, forget about the residual effects of 500 years of colonialism, “This Bud’s for you!”
ROC-A-FELLA y’all.
