January 2010
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Hot Chip - Alley Cats
weeked beats
“Civil disobedience is not our problem. Our problem is civil obedience. Our...”
– Howard Zinn (via fuckyeahradicalquotes) (via skirtonfire) (via fyeahsocialism)
one of the most honest depictions of today
“Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of...”
– from the State Of The Union…. In 1861. (via hungryghoast) (via newleft)
WatchIn the 7th installment of the Vice Guide To Liberia, the former “General Butt Naked” shows how he gained his own personal redemption. The lord isn’t for everyone… but it works for him.
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El Perro Del Mar - Change of Heart
Fidel Castro on Haiti: Cuba sends doctors, not... →
(via fyeahsocialism)
“As it had done under similar circumstances when Hurricane Katrina caused huge devastation in the city of New Orleans and the lives of thousands of American citizens were in danger, Cuba offered to send a full medical brigade to cooperate with the people of the United States, a country that, as is well known, has vast resources. But at that moment what was needed were...
WatchVery smart, insanely funny indie film “DOT” from 2001. Can’t believe this is 9 years old… still so poignant.
go here for deleted scenes and more info
via Brett Singer
WatchVice Travel Guide To LIBERIA: Part 2 of 8
(WARNING - heavy stuff…)
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Bobby Creekwater - Boyz On My Block
WatchVice Travel Guide to LIBERIA: Part 1 of 8
Ran into Vice Magazine a couple years ago and was intrigued. Now their video journalism is up there with Current’s Vanguard.
“Fighting terrorism is based in fear. But promoting peace is based in hope.”
– Greg Mortenson
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Dangermouse + James Mercer = Broken Bells
The...
MLK 2010
In a lesser well-known speech delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 1967, at a meeting of Clergy and Laity Concerned at Riverside Church in New York City — Dr. King spoke of our country’s involvement in the war in Vietnam, the toll that it overbearingly exacts upon the poor in both America and in Vietnam, and the political injustice and deceptiveness that purveyed over...
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Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek - Reflection Eternal
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REBLOG THIS!
Musician Wyclef Jean, who’s from Haiti, says if you text “Yele” to 501501, you’ll automatically be donating $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund. The charge will show up on your phone bill. You can find out more about Yele here
The State Department’s DipNote blog writes that “for those interesting in helping immediately, simply text ‘HAITI’ to...
Maine: The Magazine?! →
zachdionne:
Seriously? Where did this come from? I investigated and gleaned it launched at the end of the summer, but damn, it was sneaky. Just learned about it today. Beautiful photos and design, with profiles and features in the style I wish I could do for a living.
Check out the digital magazine to see what I’m talkin’ about.
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great stuff
Search for terrorists, not bombs. Great idea.
Heard this on the way home from work —
/**/ Let’s do a little aviation-security math.
In the year ending September 2009, there occurred a little under 710 million departures from U.S. airports, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Let’s hypothesize that the typical air passenger’s time is worth $50 an hour, twice the average hourly pay.
Now...
Watchonlaine:
Hamburger Eyes on Vimeo (via Vimeo)
5 minute inspiration
Watchjesuisperdu:
The Lost Mystical
helmets = overrated
