David Baldinger - Cartoonist & Photographer

YouTube - Is this Honor?! (A short Documentary) (2010) A short documentary film that sheds light on the definition of "Family Honor" and how this controversial issue affects the lives of people, especially women, within the Jordanian society by Dalia Odeh of Jordan. This selection is an entry in the Women’s Voices Now film festival. The Women’s Voices Now film festival is, as described on their website: Our mission is to empower women and give voice to the struggle for civil, economic and political rights.  In our first year, WVN is hosting Women’s Voices from the Muslim World: A Short-Film Festival giving voice to women of all faiths living in Muslim-majority countries and Muslim women living as minorities around the world. We are a young organization founded in January 2010.  We have made great strides since that time and have earned the support of countless established and respected partners.  Watch us grow and please support ou...

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I learned the news yesterday that my friend, the great Cuban cartoonist known as Tomy, had died suddenly of a heart ailment on Sept. 6, 2010. I was lucky enough to have corresponded with Tomy for many pleasant years. I could always count on a collection of new cartoons or photos in his messages. There are many tributes already written about this great cartoonist by friends and colleagues who knew him face to face. This example: http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2010/09/07/murio-el-caricaturista-cubana-tomas-rodriguez-zayas-tomy/ is available in Spanish only unfortunately. It was a dream of mine to have been able to visit Tomy in Havana one day but that was not to be. Memories of our email discussions will have to suffice now. Farewell, friend. I am better for having known you. The following cartoons by Tomy were the last I received several weeks ago.               My condolences and best wishes for Tomy’s family and c...

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As a diabetic, I absolutely dread having to test my blood glucose levels six times a day. I finally found a device that was virtually painless. Sometimes I had to make sure it even worked because there was no pain. It's a real shame this product has been discontinued. It was probably due to all the boneheads who felt it was complicated to use. Yeah. Real hard people! Open the cover, place the flat cartridge in (there is only one way it can go), close cover and then arm it by pulling its trigger out and in once. I also believe that, unfortunately, its shape and size made it a little inconvenient to carry. I hope another manufacturer comes up with a device that makes such a painless jab. If anyone knows of one that is really good, please leave a comment.