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360 degree view of Haiti Earthquake Damage

// January 23rd, 2010 // View Comments // History, news // History, news

@CNN. You can use you mouse to pan and zoom as the video plays.

Since I can’t stop the autoplay please click link http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2010/01/world/haiti.360/index.html?hpt=C1#

Don’t forget to text “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. As you can see they really need it.

One year…

// January 20th, 2010 // View Comments // History, politics // History, politics

What do you think he has done so far?

Tuesdays Playlist — Download 15 for 1-16-10

// January 20th, 2010 // View Comments // Download 15, Music // Download 15, Music

Below are the movers and shakers of the indie music scene as ranked and aired by on Sirius XMU. From the January 9th Download 15:

15. Jay Reatard – Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM

14. Broken Bells – The High Road
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM | Pre Order Album | iTunes

10. Flaming Lips – Breathe
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM | Youtube Video | iTunes

9. The Knife – Colouring Of Pigeons
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM |

8. Hot Chip – One Life Stand
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM | Pre Order Album

7. M.I.A. – Space Odyssey
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM |Video

6. Harlem – Friendly Ghost
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM

3. Besnard Lakes – Albatross
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM | Pre Order | iTunes

2. Sondre Lerche – Bluish (Animal Collective Cover)
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM

Please enjoy but keep in mind these songs are here for sampling purposes. Please support the record labels by purchasing a copy of the album or MP3. Better yet, go see the band when they come to your town. These files are not hosted by me and are subject to removal at anytime.

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Martin Luther King

// January 18th, 2010 // View Comments // History, Holiday // History, Holiday

“Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.” From A Letter From Birmingham Jail 1963.

Tuesdays Playlist — Download 15 for 1-9-10

// January 13th, 2010 // View Comments // Download 15, Music // Download 15, Music

Below are the movers and shakers of the indie music scene as ranked and aired by on Sirius XMU. From the January 9th Download 15:

15 Team 9 – Pina Horchata (Vampire Weekend mashed up with Rupert Holmes)
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM | Website

13 Love is All — Kungen
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM

12 Sleigh Bells – Crown on the Ground
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM |

11 Besnard Lakes – Albatross
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM | Pre Order | iTunes

10 Harlem – Friendly Ghosts
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM

08 Broken Bells — The High Road
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM | Pre Order Album | iTunes

07Japandroids — Wet Hair
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM | Buy Album | iTunes

06 Hot Chip — One Life Stand
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM | Pre Order Album

05 Rogue Wave — Good Morning (The Future)
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM | Buy MP3 | iTunes

03 Sondre Lerche – Bluish
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM

02 Flaming Lips — Speak to Me/Breath (Pink Floyd Cover)
Myspace | Wikipedia | LastFM | Youtube Video | iTunes

Please enjoy but keep in mind these songs are here for sampling purposes. Please support the record labels by purchasing a copy of the album or MP3. Better yet, go see the band when they come to your town. These files are not hosted by me and are subject to removal at anytime.

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Tuesdays Playlist — Download 15 for 12-5-09

// December 10th, 2009 // View Comments // Uncategorized // Uncategorized

Below are the movers and shakers of the indie music scene as ranked and aired by on Sirius XMU. From the December 5th Download 15:

Please enjoy but keep in mind these songs are here for sampling purposes. Please support the record labels by purchasing a copy of the album or MP3. Better yet, go see the band when they come to your town. These files are not hosted by me and are subject to removal at anytime.

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What I am thankful for…

// November 28th, 2009 // View Comments // Holiday, personal // Holiday, personal

This week, those of us who are in the United States gather with friends and family celebrate, eat and share time with those important to us.

We also usually take time to reflect on the last year and remember those people and things that we are thankful for.

I am thankful for……

…friends and family.
…Comcast not making me homeless (more on that in another post)
…My Job and Health Insurance and an understanding and fair management team and good people to work with.
…Those that have been there for me when I needed it.
…My photographic skills and those that have helped and critiqued me along the way.
… my dog Chloe
…having a car that isnt old or has a ton of mechanical problems.
…my new apartment (bigger and closer to work)
…mother nature
…all the new friends I have met in that last few months.
…those that have helped me see my faults and allowing me to explore myself in a new way and helping me be a better person.
…my health.
…My Satellite radio and the internet for allowing me to explore my musical interests in a new way.
…having a real down to earth person in the white house. (example calling Kanye a jackass, playing basketball once a week, ect).
…reconnecting with friends family and long time acquaintances via facebook. It has been nice catching up
…all those who have had a important role in my life. I take a small piece of that with me in my life’s journey.
…That I am alive and witnessing the things that I am.

There is a lot more i could put here but this is the most important to me right now.

What are you thankful for this holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving all be safe, be thankful, and be yourself.

Tuesday’s Playlist — Download 15 for 11-14-09

// November 18th, 2009 // View Comments // Download 15, Music // Download 15, Music

Below are the movers and shakers of the indie music scene as ranked and aired by on Sirius XMU. From the November 14th Download 15:

Video of Performance

Please enjoy but keep in mind these songs are here for sampling purposes. Please support the record labels by purchasing a copy of the album or MP3. Better yet, go see the band when they come to your town. These files are not hosted by me and are subject to removal at anytime.

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My Memories of Sesame Street

// November 7th, 2009 // View Comments // Holiday, TV, personal // Holiday, TV, personal

Sesame Street Tuned 40 years old this month. Fourty years of puppets and learning. What adult or child does not have a memory of a song, moment or skit on Sesame Street.

Here are 10 of my favorites (click thumbnail to view video):

10. Grover’s Waiter Memory	9. This is Your Life Sneaker!!
8. The Martians	7. Near …. Far
6. Typewriter: Cat …. no Little Cat!!	5. Ladybug Picnic
4. People in your Neighborhood	3. Ernie’s Sandbox Game
2. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,11,12…	1. I’m sure gonna miss you,Mr. Hooper

Happy 40th, Sesame street, and here’s to 40 more wonderful years and no more “this is for adults” warning (video)on your DVD seasons (buy).

What are your favorite Sesame Street memories?

Tuesday’s Playlist — Download 15 for 10-31-09

// November 4th, 2009 // View Comments // Download 15, Music // Download 15, Music

Below are the movers and shakers of the indie music scene as ranked and aired by on Sirius XMU. From the October 30 Download 15:

08 Soft Pack — Fences (Phoenix Cover/remix)
Myspace | Wikipedia | Last.fm | Buy MP3 | Buy Album

Please enjoy but keep in mind these songs are here for sampling purposes. Please support the record labels by purchasing a copy of the album or MP3. Better yet, go see the band when they come to your town. These files are not hosted by me and are subject to removal at anytime.

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