Seven simple words defined a culture, a medium and a career and the prognosticator of the issue has sadly shed his mortal coil. It took an incredible comedian to show us just how silly and hypocritical our civilization truly is. Farewell, Mr. Carlin (1937-2008).
There comes along, every couple of decades, a moment in humanity whereby we MUST advance and lately, that advancement has been impeded by the governments of the world. The X Prize Foundation breaks those barriers and creates innovation and advancement for the benefit of humanity through its incredible contests worth millions of dollars. Keep your eye on the prize.
Every year, some select individuals get in on putting together an unrivaled re-creations of everyday Tudor domestic life at Kentwell Hall. A documentary on the practice—“Living with the Tudors”—gives a good idea of the intensity this yearly tour puts forth. Repeating history with style.
Net neutrality is a principle, in a very basic form, that the internet should be free (no restrictions or extra charges on websites of all kinds). Apparently, major ISPs have decided to band together and charge the internet like cable providers charge for television stations. By the year 2012. Your world, denied.
Carnegie Mellon University professor Randy Pausch gave his “Last Lecture” titled “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” on September 18, 2007 after being informed that his surgically removed pancreatic cancer had metastasized to his liver and spleen. This incredible man’s philosophy on living your life, and ultimately to just have fun, is well worth the hour and a half of your time. Dream a little dream.
The climate crisis is present, real and in need of serious attention. Founded by Nobel laureate and former US Vice President, Al Gore, the We Campaign is something we can all be a part of to make significant change to the physical health of our planet. The problem is solvable and together, we can solve it.
Normal life as we know it could cease to be before you know it and would you know how to live your life afterwards? John Seymour’s informative book on self-sufficiency can take you back to the basics of living. All the while leaving a positive impact upon the space you are living with.
Al Gore sums it up in his Nobel Prize winning efforts. The truth is, indeed, inconvenient. However, perhaps it is mostly inconvenient to the commercial entities behind it (and behind our government). If more people knew the facts behind all the stuff that we consume, perhaps our home could be a better place to live. The stuff you know, could help you.
We live in a digital world and days in the dark room are all but over, it seems. If you still hold your classic film camera next to your heart, here’s your chance to show the world what analog can do. The 36 Exposures Challenge is a beautiful concept to reach out to an old medium. Say “Cheese!”
