Free Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Today 4/29 until 8pm

[themoneycollector]

Today (4/29) is Ben & Jerry's free cone day from 12 - 8pm

If you have kiddos or just love ice cream - you can't beat free. Plus, you can make donations to some local charities while you're there.

Store locator: http://www.benjerry.com/scoop_shops/

I'm passing the word and spreading the love, since CS loves I scream

[themoneycollector]

Forgot the mention, the link above searches for participating stores

[Corona Gigante]

Just finished mine. Half baked (cone). Yum!

[catfish]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, icecream.

[SmokeyJoe]

Something to consider...

http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showpos...0&postcount=34

[sanfrantreat]

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

Something to consider...

http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showpos...0&postcount=34

thank you, I was going to say that even free i would not touch it.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by themoneycollector

Today (4/29) is Ben & Jerry's free cone day from 12 - 8pm

If you have kiddos or just love ice cream - you can't beat free. Plus, you can make donations to some local charities while you're there.

Store locator: http://www.benjerry.com/scoop_shops/

I'm passing the word and spreading the love, since CS loves I scream

Ben and Jerry's contributed to the defense fund of Mumia Abu-Jamal, who was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death for the murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner on December 9, 1981.

In late 2000, several high-profile personalities got behind the cause of a retrial for Abu-Jamal, claiming he was not given a fair trial and advocating a retrial. The Fraternal Order of Police called for a boycott of all products and work associated with those who support Daniel Faulkner's convicted killer.

As of 2001, Abu-Jamal had had his appeal hearings and his conviction stands.

Although I realize the boycott has no effect of Abu-Jamal's fate any more, I won't use B&J's products after they supported him so vehemently on their website and on a financial basis.

[hotreds]

Well, I was hesitant to say anything, but I sure won't have anything to do with Ben and Jerry even tho they seem to have some intriguing flavors. Just like I won't pay to see movies with certain actors/actresses in them.

[themoneycollector]

My local B&J has cans to donate for the local Volunteer Center, which is legitimate.

I didn't know about the above and would have to read some more. However, I can't speak on behalf of everyone's local B&J and how donations are used - so buyer beware.

[Corona Gigante]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Ben and Jerry's contributed to the defense fund of Mumia Abu-Jamal, who was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death for the murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner on December 9, 1981.

From the Ben & Jerry's website (FWIW):

...neither Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc. nor the Ben & Jerry's Foundation have ever taken a position - formal or informal - on any aspect of the Mumia Abu-Jamal case. Any comment to the contrary is both false and irresponsible.

There are multiple falsehoods being circulated, primarily on the Internet. One is that Ben & Jerry's made contributions to groups involved in this case. Ben & Jerry's has never made any such contributions. The other falsehood involves allegations that Ben & Jerry's has an ice cream flavor whose name is connected to this case. That is both totally false and absurd.

Misunderstanding regarding Ben & Jerry's connection with this case may have stemmed from the fact that Ben Cohen, one of our co-founders, acting as a private citizen, joined hundreds of other people in signing a petition in 1995 asking that the system of American justice be followed fully in the case, as he would hope for any of us. Mr. Cohen made his decision to sign as a private citizen, stating "I am in no position to judge his guilt or innocence. For all I know, a new and impartial trial could find him guilty again. But the American system of justice must be fair and must be perceived as fair." Contrary to statements circulated on the internet, Mr. Cohen has not contributed money to a legal fund for Mumia Abu-Jamal.

[SmokeyJoe]

And now...

A light-hearted spoof of potential Ben & Jerry's socially conscious flavors.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvFbFbzcwW8

[taltos]

Don't like their politics, won't eat their ice cream.

[CigarGal]

Originally Posted by Corona Gigante

From the Ben & Jerry's website (FWIW):

...neither Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc. nor the Ben & Jerry's Foundation have ever taken a position - formal or informal - on any aspect of the Mumia Abu-Jamal case. Any comment to the contrary is both false and irresponsible.

There are multiple falsehoods being circulated, primarily on the Internet. One is that Ben & Jerry's made contributions to groups involved in this case. Ben & Jerry's has never made any such contributions. The other falsehood involves allegations that Ben & Jerry's has an ice cream flavor whose name is connected to this case. That is both totally false and absurd.

Misunderstanding regarding Ben & Jerry's connection with this case may have stemmed from the fact that Ben Cohen, one of our co-founders, acting as a private citizen, joined hundreds of other people in signing a petition in 1995 asking that the system of American justice be followed fully in the case, as he would hope for any of us. Mr. Cohen made his decision to sign as a private citizen, stating "I am in no position to judge his guilt or innocence. For all I know, a new and impartial trial could find him guilty again. But the American system of justice must be fair and must be perceived as fair." Contrary to statements circulated on the internet, Mr. Cohen has not contributed money to a legal fund for Mumia Abu-Jamal.

That clears up a lot, CG. Thanks! I love B&J's and was sad to think I would have to give it up.

[Papichulo]

does it really clear it up.

Tom, you have some more info?

[MarkinCA]

[SIZE=3]My wife, daughter, and I went down early this afternoon. I had the "Mango Mango" and it was delicious (kinda reminded me of all the Mangos I used to eat when I lived in India for a couple of years)[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]On the political side: being an investigator, until I see some physical evidence scanned on the site (ie, a front and back side copy of a contribution check), its simply hearsay. I don't usually peruse B&J's anyways because their ice cream is basically overpriced, and I will not pay for it period...[/SIZE]