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"And I know that a lot of times we find ourselves in this wonderful place that we’ve gotten to, but there’s another place for us to go. And we kind of have to leave behind the security of who we’ve become, and go to the place of who we are becoming."
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For almost three decades, John Francis has been a planetwalker, traveling the globe by foot and sail with a message of environmental respect and responsibility (for 10 of those years without speaking). A funny, thoughtful talk with occasional banjo.
Really amazing and inspiring — you should make the time to watch this. Thanks to Amanda Johnson for the tip.
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notes"Just because I think gay dudes should be allowed to adopt kids and we should all have hybrid cars doesn’t mean I don’t love America."Liz Lemon, 30 Rock
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I just saw Fantastic Mr. Fox, and must say it is genuinely fantastic.
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“Creep” - Radiohead
Great little animation paired with an acoustic version of “Creep”.
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notes The emergency room bill is enough to make you sick“Here it is,” Budris said at the coffee shop. “This is our national debate right now.”
He has a hard time understanding why there are forces in Washington and elsewhere resisting the overhaul of a system that is built for profit rather than health, costs vastly more per person than systems in other industrialized nations and still shuns “great segments of society.”
Budris said he thought about his own billing practices and asked himself, “Am I a hypocrite?” He’s not gouging patients, he said, but he’s a player in a system where gouging is part of the game.Another great article from LA Times writer Steve Lopez. This time on a doctor discovering first hand the outrageous cost of our health care system today.
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“Heaven Can Wait” - Beck & Charlotte Gainsbourg
Hat tip to Alex for the link. This video is… weird and awesome. Just watch it.
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“Flame” - Bell X1
Mostly because this album (Flock) immediately follows Flight of the Conchords in my active music library. But also these guys are excellent, and this song is awesome. They started as a band called Juniper, and Damien Rice was one of the band members.
When Damien hit it big solo, these guys reformed as Bell X1.
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notes[Flash 9 is required to listen to audio.]2 plays“Business Time” - Flight of the Conchords
Because they’re awesome. This remains one of the greatest songs of the ’00s.
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“D.A.N.C.E.” - Justice
I know this is “so two years ago”, but I love this song and this video. And I need motivation for my economics homework — I’m hoping this will provide it.
