Bloody well told!

When people think of "Activism", most envision some form of awareness program, protest or public disobedience. While these forms of Activism are functional and important, they often only operate on a limited level, usually failing to address root causes. In fact, our whole society tends to address any and all social problems from a superficial standpoint.

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In The Year of the Pig

Simultaneously nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary and the subject of bomb threats and innumerable editorial attacks, In the Year of the Pig became a rallying cry for the growing anti-Vietnam War movement and a sensation whenever and wherever it screened. In the Year of the Pig remains not only a great document of the era but also a sad and still relevant meditation on the hubris of power.

Print courtesy of the UCLA Film and Television Archive.
SOURCE: Film Society of Lincoln Center

Portishead: 3rd times' the charm

What Barrow and Gibbons have cooked up now ain’t no party, ain’t no disco, ain’t no fooling around.

SOURCE: PASTE

Say It Loud!

Village Voice Poetry Roundup

Last week's annual Poets House Showcase held in the West Village displayed more than 2,000 poetry books and related materials published in 2007. As impressive and even overwhelming as that number might seem, it represents a sliver—as any overview must—of poetry's current state, a large portion of which also exists off the page in readings and classrooms, on the Internet, and via word of mouth. [READ MORE]

SOURCE: VillageVoice

Steve Gullick is a badass!

Photo by Steve Gullick

Trust your tribes

In the company's own words:

Praized Media is a startup company working on a web-based application that will enable you to find and discover local places and merchants with help from people you can trust. It’s also a tool that will structure local conversations within blogs and a new platform for local search providers to generate leads from the untapped social media market.

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Dave Eggers gets it!

SOURCE: TED.com

Amy Tan on creativity

SOURCE: TED.com

Frank Zappa remembered

Go ahead and…

He who speak to fork tongue

Pitchfork invited El Guincho to submit to a guest list column. See how he answered the extremely banal questions.
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Jazz On Edge

Jazz On Edge launches Vol. 1 on Saturday, Aug 23 at 9pm, at Taste in Orlando FL. The showcase of new, original jazz features Brian Groder ("Best CDs of 2007" -Downbeat Magazine) with Grammy-nominated bassist Doug Mathews; piano trio Eastside Combo; and jazz cellist Claire Courchene, and is produced by Joseph Hayes. See the website, Jazz On Edge, for artist details, music clips and a map. Already planning Volume 2 for February!

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What did you eat for lunch?

The peanut butter and jelly sandwich, (PB&J), also known as a peanut butter and jam sandwich in the UK and Canada, is a sandwich that includes a layer of peanut butter and either jelly or jam on bread, commonly between two slices. Jars of pre-mixed peanut butter and jelly are commercially available for making these sandwiches.^[1] It appears to have been invented by GIs during World War II.^[2] The sandwich has the advantage that it does not contain any perishable ingredients, so it does not require refrigeration in hot weather, making it suitable for lunch bags. The peanut butter and jelly sandwich is very popular with both adults and children in the US and Canada. A 2002 survey showed the average American will have eaten 1,500 of the sandwiches before graduating from high school.<sup>[3]

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Eno/Byrne unite forces again

Thirty years since Brian Eno and David Byrne collaborated on Talking Heads records, and 27 years post the original release of My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, the pair are
joining forces again.


SOURCE: Stereogum

Interesting take on an old adage…

Don't forget…

Fanboy supercuts = hilarious

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iTunes Indie finder

Independent music is exploding, but it can be a challenge to find the gems. These podcasts will help you discover some of that great new music. Tune into samplers like Noise Pop or The Fader. Browse the astounding collection of full live performances in NPR's Live Concerts From All Songs Considered. And be sure to check out the Indie Music Spotlight feature on iTunes for the best new albums.
SOURCE: Apple

Existence

You are not accidental. Existence needs you. Without you something will be missing in existence and nobody can replace it. That's what gives you dignity, that the whole existence will miss you. The stars and sun and moon, the trees and birds and earth — everything in the universe will feel a small place is vacant which cannot be filled by anybody except you.

This gives you a tremendous joy, a fulfillment that you are related to existence, and existence cares for you. Once you are clean and clear, you can see tremendous love falling on you from all dimensions.

SOURCE: OshoZenTarot