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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Be A Hummingbird
After I finished reading a really uplifting article on Co.Exist about adding a happiness measurement into the global economy, I was intrigued by a link that Hunter Lovins recommended. It was a story told by Wangari Maathai that could be … Continue reading
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Shattered
This moving story by Tyler Stableford tells of frustration in giving everything that you have to reach a dream, only to realize that you’re not prepared for the afterwards. Steve House is a climber who goes against the unimaginable, until … Continue reading
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Well, Even Legislators Are Fed Up…
Correction: Rep. Bost is part of the Illinois House of Representatives – same circus, different venue http://youtu.be/h19FZtDprd0 Know that even people in Congress are getting pretty fed up of the bull***t that is happening in politics. I stumbled on this … Continue reading
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Banksy Speaks Loudly (again)
Leave it up to Banksy to create even more strong statements on the world around him. Always known for his political (and other) commentaries, this particular piece from … Continue reading
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Wooden Sculptures By Jaakko
This gorgeous wooden sculpture by Jaakko Pernu is part of his exhibition of land art. Using the lessons that he was taught by his father (a boat maker), he has … Continue reading
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The Delicacy of A Hina (Aoyama, that is)
I ventured onto My Modern Met and came across something utterly incredible (especially for those of us who don’t have steady hands). Hina Aoyama must have magical powers to be able … Continue reading
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YouTube Does Human Rights With Lessons
People everywhere are looking for real ways to make a difference. And human rights is the single-most used reason to change the world so that all people live with the … Continue reading
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When Normal Just Doesn’t Work
This is an image from the student protest (which has expanded beyond its original scope) in Quebec, Canada. What had started out as a protest on tuition increases has now become a protest for people’s right to protest. All because … Continue reading
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Google Transparency Report Reveals
Techdirt covered the story last week of Google expanding its Transparency Report with a new section on copyright takedowns. With the Internet continually fighting for it very own … Continue reading
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Enjoy The Day – And Think
So I’m taking a rare day off because, well, I need the day to think. As do we all. This is Memorial Day in the United States, which typically is a day of remembrance … Continue reading
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