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Sign Bernie's Letter to the President
Dear Mr. President,
This is a pivotal moment in the history of our country. Decisions are being made about the national budget that will impact the lives of virtually every American for decades to come. As we address the issue of deficit reduction we must not ignore the painful economic reality of today -- which is that the wealthiest people in our country and the largest corporations are doing phenomenally well while the middle class is collapsing and poverty is increasing. In fact, the United States today has, by far, the most unequal distribution of wealth and income of any major country on earth.
To read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-bernie-sanders/shared-sacrifice-sign-ber_b_885076.html
SIGN HERE: http://sanders.senate.gov/petition/?uid=c1fd7f9b-abd8-4e7a-a370-1867881259d8Sign Bernie's Letter to the President
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During the early to mid-1980’s, a collective of primarily teenage boys “formed possibly the earliest transnational networked digital subculture that centered around creating artifacts: the demoscene” . The demoscene is essentially a subculture of hackers, computer programmers, and musicians who make “demos,” or audio-visual presentations that run on a computer. http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/category-table/401-of-netlabels-During the early to mid-1980’s, a collective of primarily teenage boys... more
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I find myself switching positions on "cute videos." Sometimes I think they're a great part of the internet, other times I'll suggest that they are a waste of time for our stupid culture. It's probably dependent on my mood. Right now I feel like lauding internet cuteness.
We've previously discussed our inherent mammalian appreciation for cute things. Today I'd like to talk about the narrative function of a very cute video.
Urlesque found "baby stuck behind couch."
The video instinctually draws us in with its cuteness. We are at first curious: Why is there a kid stuck behind a couch? His initial "I don't want to tell you" draws us into the story. Almost like that confrontation scene in Chinatown, the audience is confused and compelled to solve this mystery.
The parents eventually proclaim an ultimatum: "you have to tell me if you want to get out." This eventually convinces the toddler to go into a roundabout diatribe on the events leading to his entrapment. The parents continue to interrogate with questions they already know the answers to.
"Well how'd the police cars get back there?"
Matter-of-factly, realizing he has no other options the baby admits: "I throw them back there." The mother mildly reprimands the boy.
He thinks for an extended moment, then resorts back to the whimper of urgency: "I want to get out of here." The inquisition continues, then the child begins to cry. It is with this rhetorical technique that the baby is able to trick his parents into extracting him.
"You promise not to go behind the couch anymore." Even though the mother recognizes his "mmhmm" is insincere, she sends the father to facilitate the release. The mother notes "I'm a horrible mother to be laughing." But the baby is freed unscathed. He finally remarks "thanks for saving me, now can you get the police car out."
This is real life playing out like a sitcom. It's not the real life of reality television, mediated through multiple cameras, story editors, and executive producers. This is a glimpse into the tiny narratives we live everyday. Like television, this video was created for public consumption. This story becomes more meaningful, because more people share this experience. This shared experience make things feel more real.
I'd like to believe that this video makes others appreciate the small narratives in their own lives. Owning meaning, empowers people.I find myself switching positions on "cute videos." Sometimes I think... more
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The startling truth about how a small investment can go a long way in improving livelihoods in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. For more information on how you can invest with Shared Interest please visit http://www.shared-interest.comThe startling truth about how a small investment can go a long way in improving... more
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About this time last year there was much celebration over the launch of the world’s first Fairtrade olive oil. This was a huge achievement for all involved especially as it was the first Fairtrade product to arrive from Palestine. Although this oil has been available for a year I still haven’t gotten around to trying it for myself.
Read more at at http://blog.shared-interest.comAbout this time last year there was much celebration over the launch of the... more
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The Big Swap day six - My Fantastic Fairtrade Wine Tasting For Fairtrade Fortnight.
Called The Big Swap, the Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 campaign is encouraging us to exchange our everyday items for those certified Fairtrade or made in fair working conditions and sold for a fair price.
Subsequently Shared Interests Sally Reith will be swapping her heart out between 22nd February and 7th March. You can follow the highs and lows of her ethical exchanges at http://blog.shared-interest.comThe Big Swap day six - My Fantastic Fairtrade Wine Tasting For Fairtrade Fortnight.... more
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The Big Swap day four - Washing away unfair trade.
Called The Big Swap, the Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 campaign is encouraging us to exchange our everyday items for those certified Fairtrade or made in fair working conditions and sold for a fair price.
Subsequently Shared Interests Sally Reith will be swapping her heart out between 22nd February and 7th March. You can follow the highs and lows of her ethical exchanges at http://blog.shared-interest.comThe Big Swap day four - Washing away unfair trade.
Called The Big Swap, the... more
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The Big Swap day three - get your socks off.
Called The Big Swap, the Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 campaign is encouraging us to exchange our everyday items for those certified Fairtrade or made in fair working conditions and sold for a fair price.
Subsequently Shared Interests Sally Reith will be swapping her heart out between 22nd February and 7th March. You can follow the highs and lows of her ethical exchanges at http://blog.shared-interest.comThe Big Swap day three - get your socks off.
Called The Big Swap, the Fairtrade... more
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The Big Swap day one. Sally makes a cake and swaps her non Fairtrade ingredient for Fairtrade Tropical wholefoods chewy banana strips.
Called The Big Swap, the Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 campaign is encouraging us to exchange our everyday items for those certified Fairtrade or made in fair working conditions and sold for a fair price.
Subsequently Shared Interests Sally Reith will be swapping her heart out between 22nd February and 7th March. You can follow the highs and lows of her ethical exchanges at http://blog.shared-interest.comThe Big Swap day one. Sally makes a cake and swaps her non Fairtrade ingredient for... more
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