http://www.thenational.ae/uae/courts/scorpions-drummer-jailed-for-insulting-islam-in-dubai-airport?utm_source=Communicator&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=&utm_campaign=%5b%5bADMC_THENATIONAL_LT.ADMC_THENATIONAL_LT.LATEST_NEWS_SUBJECT%3a%3a%7b1%7d%3f%3fThe+National+Newsletter%5d%5d
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Saturday, April 26, 2014
A Gold Mine!
I just saw an article about a Nissan car painted with self-cleaning paint? When does this hit the market? The guy who washes my car uses buckets of water, same as the guys who drive the 18-wheelers. That technology would hit the jackpot in this area, for sure.
Check out the video below.
Check out the video below.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Tetrahedron Kites
Many years ago, when my boys were about 8 and 10 years old, they were a part of a program to increase the number of kids of color in the hard sciences, called MESA (Math, Engineering, & Science Achievement). It was an after-school and summer program. The summer program was held at the local university. I wanted Ben and Frankie to be comfortable in a college setting, and to understand that it was expected that they would continue their education beyond high school. I wanted them to see there was nothing to fear. It just a bigger, more specialized place to learn.
Anyway, I would volunteer with the summer program, and it was the director who encouraged me to take the test that would allow me to become a substitute teacher. With that, he could pay me for the work I was doing. I owe that man a debt of gratitude.
This program was hands-on and all about making complicated concepts real and easier to understand. One of the favorite things the kids made were tetrahedron kites, out of straws and tissue paper. Making these were a wonderful example of the marriage of math, science and engineering, all tied up - literally - in one project.
I've thought about this time a lot lately for two reasons. One, it is exceptionally windy here on most days. And two, the kids in this community have absolutely nothing to do. My heart goes out to them. I was raised in a community like this, but I escaped through reading. My Mom always made sure there were books and magazines for me to read where I "traveled" the world through literature.
Although it is never OK to paint with a broad brush, but typically, this is not a reading culture. I saw one of our bus attendants, the ladies who ride the buses with the students and then stay at school all day to help monitor the halls, reading a book, and it caused me to stop and take a second look. There is a campaign in the state called "Abu Dhabi Reads" to try and change this.
My apartment building is one of two that houses about twenty families. All are ex-pats from other Arab countries, except me. They're mostly young families, with little kids. There's a big toy for climbing for toddlers and pre-schoolers, but nothing else for the school-aged kids to play with. It's fascinating to see some of the games they make up though. What they lack in resources, they've made up for in ingenuity.
That brings us back to the kites.
I made one and took to school to show the teachers and encouraged them to allow this term to be one of hands-on learning. They didn't bite. So, I decided on the next windy day when I was at home, to fly it myself. Forrest had a great suggestion of making more than one, so some of the kids could try it too. I'm convinced after flying them or seeing them fly, they'll want to learn how to make them. They're cheap to produce, and I found everything needed to make them locally. I haven't tested them yet because the winds have been uncharacteristically calm since my kite production began.
Here's a picture of them below.
I've left some string attached to tied on to the roll of string that will be used to fly them. Below is a video of how to make them.
I've tweaked this a bit by using the pattern that I found below. Also, I tie three straws together instead of all five like it's demo'd in the video. I think it's easier that way.
Here's to a successful kite campaign.
I'll keep you posted.
Cheers.
Anyway, I would volunteer with the summer program, and it was the director who encouraged me to take the test that would allow me to become a substitute teacher. With that, he could pay me for the work I was doing. I owe that man a debt of gratitude.
This program was hands-on and all about making complicated concepts real and easier to understand. One of the favorite things the kids made were tetrahedron kites, out of straws and tissue paper. Making these were a wonderful example of the marriage of math, science and engineering, all tied up - literally - in one project.
I've thought about this time a lot lately for two reasons. One, it is exceptionally windy here on most days. And two, the kids in this community have absolutely nothing to do. My heart goes out to them. I was raised in a community like this, but I escaped through reading. My Mom always made sure there were books and magazines for me to read where I "traveled" the world through literature.
Although it is never OK to paint with a broad brush, but typically, this is not a reading culture. I saw one of our bus attendants, the ladies who ride the buses with the students and then stay at school all day to help monitor the halls, reading a book, and it caused me to stop and take a second look. There is a campaign in the state called "Abu Dhabi Reads" to try and change this.
My apartment building is one of two that houses about twenty families. All are ex-pats from other Arab countries, except me. They're mostly young families, with little kids. There's a big toy for climbing for toddlers and pre-schoolers, but nothing else for the school-aged kids to play with. It's fascinating to see some of the games they make up though. What they lack in resources, they've made up for in ingenuity.
That brings us back to the kites.
I made one and took to school to show the teachers and encouraged them to allow this term to be one of hands-on learning. They didn't bite. So, I decided on the next windy day when I was at home, to fly it myself. Forrest had a great suggestion of making more than one, so some of the kids could try it too. I'm convinced after flying them or seeing them fly, they'll want to learn how to make them. They're cheap to produce, and I found everything needed to make them locally. I haven't tested them yet because the winds have been uncharacteristically calm since my kite production began.
Here's a picture of them below.
I've left some string attached to tied on to the roll of string that will be used to fly them. Below is a video of how to make them.
I've tweaked this a bit by using the pattern that I found below. Also, I tie three straws together instead of all five like it's demo'd in the video. I think it's easier that way.
Here's to a successful kite campaign.
I'll keep you posted.
Cheers.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Triple Dose of Happiness
Below are three videos to Pharell Williams' "Happy" song. The first one is of British Muslims. The second one is Chicago Muslims' version. The last one is from Straight No Chaser, an a cappella group, and one of my favorite.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVDIXqILqSM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwQIcqv2XKw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv4WEeFhhAI
BONUS: Below is the original video with more than 200 MILLION views!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVDIXqILqSM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwQIcqv2XKw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv4WEeFhhAI
BONUS: Below is the original video with more than 200 MILLION views!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Why?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/23/burj-khalifa-base-jump-sets-world-record_n_5196667.html
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Perfect Bacon
I haven't tried this because pork is so hard to find here, but it looks like a great idea.
Check out the really quick video below.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/22/bacon-tips_n_5187367.html
Check out the really quick video below.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/22/bacon-tips_n_5187367.html
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Little Brown Ballerinas
Just darling!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/17/black-ballerinas-brown-girls-do-ballet_n_5166068.html?utm_hp_ref=black-voices
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/17/black-ballerinas-brown-girls-do-ballet_n_5166068.html?utm_hp_ref=black-voices
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Helping Others
I've attached a heartbreaking account of the injustices levied toward Lupe, Ben's wife, and several others who worked for an agency charged with helping the neediest of kids in San Francisco. It became pretty clear very soon, that the folks in charge of this organization were of the shady variety. When they feared an expose, they fired folks left and right. Little did they know that in firing them, they weren't silent as they had hoped. They are speaking out, letting the world know of this travesty.
Please read and pass this along. Also, there is a mad dash to raise funds to continue this good work that has been started. Please help with that too, if you can.
http://www.crowdrise.com/helpinglupehelpothers/fundraiser/luperodriguez1
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I hope you are well and in good spirits. I apologize for this long message, but please take the time to read it. It would really mean a lot to me.
On October 28, 2013, I began working as a Mental Health Specialist for Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco (http://www.horizons-sf.org/). Horizons is a youth development and empowerment organization that has been serving at-risk youth and their families in the Latino and under-served minorities communities since 1965. Up until 2012, the organization had not had the capacity or the funding to meet their clients’ mental health needs. Many of the clients at Horizons are undocumented, and research shows that this population has been traditionally unwilling to pursue mental health treatment.
Being a Latina myself, I empathize with the barriers to treatment that exist within our community, such as limited access to Spanish-speaking and culturally sensitive mental health professionals. That is one of the biggest reasons why I was so excited to begin this position and fully immersed myself in the work.
Due in large part to the cultural connection, my clients at Horizons have had a huge impact on me. My two sisters and I were born here in California, but our parents were undocumented people that migrated here illegally. As with so many who immigrate to the US, their reasoning for putting themselves at risk was the hope that they would be providing us with a better life.
On February 27, 2014, I was fired and given no reason for the termination and immediately escorted off the premises—a humiliating and traumatic experience to say the least. I was fired 8 days after going to City and County of San Francisco and asking questions about the grant that was funding my position. In particular, I wanted to understand how funds were supposed to have been allocated for the grant, as I had evidence that funds were being mismanaged. The Executive Director, Nora Reddick, accused me of going over her head by going to City and County program manager to get clarification on the funding allocation requirements of the grant.
But what tears me apart the most is that I was forced to abandon most of my clients, one of them being 6 years old. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have a moral and ethical obligation to ensure that my clients transition smoothly when therapy is coming to an end. Abandoning a client without any notice or consideration of their current mental and emotional state could potentially destroy any and all progress made by the client.
Unfortunately, I was only able to contact the clients whose numbers were in my cell phone at the time of my termination. This was only a very small percentage of my caseload. While I was being fired, I pleaded with Nora to please let me finish out my shift. That same evening, I had a client in crisis that I had planned on escorting to a Women’s center, but, after being terminated, not only was I not allowed to escort my client to the center, but I was not permitted to even speak to her and let her know what was happening or find her an alternative staff member to support her urgent need for housing.
I am continuing to see some of my Horizon clients on a weekly basis pro bono. But, as many of you know well, unfortunately San Francisco is an extremely expensive city. My husband, 15-month-old daughter and I are not in the right place financially for us to continue living in San Francisco if I’m not bringing in an income as well. So, the weekend of April 26, Ben, Milu and I will sadly be packing up our belongings and moving to Sacramento. Don't get me wrong, we are excited to return to the city of trees and to get to spend time with dear friends and with my sister Mari and her girlfriend, Courtney. However, it is also extremely saddening and anxiety-provoking to have to suddenly uproot and leave our lives in San Francisco behind. I feel awful knowing that I will only be able to see these pro bono clients for another couple weeks and that I might not be able to help them transition to new therapists. Unfortunately, finding an organization that provides Spanish-speaking therapy is very difficult, even here in San Francisco.
What is also so very sad is that within two months of me getting fired, there were 3 other amazing and caring individuals also working at Horizons who also stepped forward to advocate for themselves or their clients and were terminated immediately as a result. All of us were fired and subsequently escorted out of the building, being forced to abandon our clients. Equally if not more troubling is that fact that we later learned that this practice has been in place at Horizons since Nora took over as the Horizons Executive Director approximately 16 years ago.
Last night, the San Francisco Mental Health Advisory Board allowed many of us to share our story and alert the Board to the many injustices and the ‘culture of fear’ that are so pervasive at Horizons. We were able to provide strong evidence and first-hand accounts of management abusing staff and clients and being negligent in a number of different critical areas. In addition, we believe that there is evidence to suggest that certain members of management have been systematically misusing and possibly embezzling funds for many years.
I would like to sincerely thank all of the current and former staff and clients from Horizons as well as friends of ours for supporting us in person and in spirit last night. We are trying our hardest to fight this injustice through as many channels as possible, and your support through the difficult time means the world to all of us on this case.
Love,
Lupe and all you lovelies☺
Lupe Rodriguez, LCSW 26961
Mental Health Specialist
(916) 396-0835
Please read and pass this along. Also, there is a mad dash to raise funds to continue this good work that has been started. Please help with that too, if you can.
http://www.crowdrise.com/helpinglupehelpothers/fundraiser/luperodriguez1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I hope you are well and in good spirits. I apologize for this long message, but please take the time to read it. It would really mean a lot to me.
On October 28, 2013, I began working as a Mental Health Specialist for Horizons Unlimited of San Francisco (http://www.horizons-sf.org/). Horizons is a youth development and empowerment organization that has been serving at-risk youth and their families in the Latino and under-served minorities communities since 1965. Up until 2012, the organization had not had the capacity or the funding to meet their clients’ mental health needs. Many of the clients at Horizons are undocumented, and research shows that this population has been traditionally unwilling to pursue mental health treatment.
Being a Latina myself, I empathize with the barriers to treatment that exist within our community, such as limited access to Spanish-speaking and culturally sensitive mental health professionals. That is one of the biggest reasons why I was so excited to begin this position and fully immersed myself in the work.
Due in large part to the cultural connection, my clients at Horizons have had a huge impact on me. My two sisters and I were born here in California, but our parents were undocumented people that migrated here illegally. As with so many who immigrate to the US, their reasoning for putting themselves at risk was the hope that they would be providing us with a better life.
On February 27, 2014, I was fired and given no reason for the termination and immediately escorted off the premises—a humiliating and traumatic experience to say the least. I was fired 8 days after going to City and County of San Francisco and asking questions about the grant that was funding my position. In particular, I wanted to understand how funds were supposed to have been allocated for the grant, as I had evidence that funds were being mismanaged. The Executive Director, Nora Reddick, accused me of going over her head by going to City and County program manager to get clarification on the funding allocation requirements of the grant.
But what tears me apart the most is that I was forced to abandon most of my clients, one of them being 6 years old. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have a moral and ethical obligation to ensure that my clients transition smoothly when therapy is coming to an end. Abandoning a client without any notice or consideration of their current mental and emotional state could potentially destroy any and all progress made by the client.
Unfortunately, I was only able to contact the clients whose numbers were in my cell phone at the time of my termination. This was only a very small percentage of my caseload. While I was being fired, I pleaded with Nora to please let me finish out my shift. That same evening, I had a client in crisis that I had planned on escorting to a Women’s center, but, after being terminated, not only was I not allowed to escort my client to the center, but I was not permitted to even speak to her and let her know what was happening or find her an alternative staff member to support her urgent need for housing.
I am continuing to see some of my Horizon clients on a weekly basis pro bono. But, as many of you know well, unfortunately San Francisco is an extremely expensive city. My husband, 15-month-old daughter and I are not in the right place financially for us to continue living in San Francisco if I’m not bringing in an income as well. So, the weekend of April 26, Ben, Milu and I will sadly be packing up our belongings and moving to Sacramento. Don't get me wrong, we are excited to return to the city of trees and to get to spend time with dear friends and with my sister Mari and her girlfriend, Courtney. However, it is also extremely saddening and anxiety-provoking to have to suddenly uproot and leave our lives in San Francisco behind. I feel awful knowing that I will only be able to see these pro bono clients for another couple weeks and that I might not be able to help them transition to new therapists. Unfortunately, finding an organization that provides Spanish-speaking therapy is very difficult, even here in San Francisco.
What is also so very sad is that within two months of me getting fired, there were 3 other amazing and caring individuals also working at Horizons who also stepped forward to advocate for themselves or their clients and were terminated immediately as a result. All of us were fired and subsequently escorted out of the building, being forced to abandon our clients. Equally if not more troubling is that fact that we later learned that this practice has been in place at Horizons since Nora took over as the Horizons Executive Director approximately 16 years ago.
Last night, the San Francisco Mental Health Advisory Board allowed many of us to share our story and alert the Board to the many injustices and the ‘culture of fear’ that are so pervasive at Horizons. We were able to provide strong evidence and first-hand accounts of management abusing staff and clients and being negligent in a number of different critical areas. In addition, we believe that there is evidence to suggest that certain members of management have been systematically misusing and possibly embezzling funds for many years.
I would like to sincerely thank all of the current and former staff and clients from Horizons as well as friends of ours for supporting us in person and in spirit last night. We are trying our hardest to fight this injustice through as many channels as possible, and your support through the difficult time means the world to all of us on this case.
Love,
Lupe and all you lovelies☺
Lupe Rodriguez, LCSW 26961
Mental Health Specialist
(916) 396-0835
Provocative!
This church has a sculpture of a "homeless" Jesus on a park bench on their property in an affluent community. Needless to say, it rattled some cages.
http://www.npr.org/2014/04/13/302019921/statue-of-a-homeless-jesus-startles-a-wealthy-community?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=share&utm_medium=facebook
Hat tip to Forrest.
http://www.npr.org/2014/04/13/302019921/statue-of-a-homeless-jesus-startles-a-wealthy-community?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=share&utm_medium=facebook
Hat tip to Forrest.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
But Daddy!
Trying to reason with grownups . . . is no fun!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8l9-W66BGI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8l9-W66BGI
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
This and That
I clocked how long it takes me to get to work today.
One minute . . . exactly.
So why in the world would I bother to drive, you ask?
Because of all the stuff I haul back and forth. And because sometimes I have to make a mad dash to the book store (as the teachers' stores are called here). And because the weather is so unpredictable. The day may start off calm, but later it is unbelievably blustery. Or maybe it's because I'm just lazy. No, that can't be it.
This town kind of reminds of the Naval Station we were based at in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The town was small and had a down home feel, and the base was even smaller. When we arrived Ben was five and Frankie three. I used to put them in a wagon, and we'd run errands. The bank was a block away, the commissary, two. Frank's job was less than a block behind our housing.
Here, everything is within a six block radius.
I'm guessing because the town is so small and we're such a great distance from Abu Dhabi (three hours), they have all of the utilities and things you need, all in one building. So you go here for internet and cable, for insurance, for car registration, etc., all conveniently in one spot. This I love. And it's not just here, but the two or three little towns around us have the same set up.
Side note -
A couple of things I forgot to mention about Vietnam.
First, the food was fabulous. I was shocked because I've never been a fan of it when I had it back home. I love Chinese food, but what I tasted in China was horrible. I tried it at the hotel, when we were out and about, and finally at a highly recommended local joint. Not good at any place on any level.
The other thing that was interesting was how the men and women who wore masks, and there were many, looked like they were wearing a burka. You could only see their eyes. I left the land of covered up folks, only to find it again in Vietnam.
Interesting.
To me anyway.
I hope all is well in your world.
Good morning to you.
Good night to me.
One minute . . . exactly.
So why in the world would I bother to drive, you ask?
Because of all the stuff I haul back and forth. And because sometimes I have to make a mad dash to the book store (as the teachers' stores are called here). And because the weather is so unpredictable. The day may start off calm, but later it is unbelievably blustery. Or maybe it's because I'm just lazy. No, that can't be it.
This town kind of reminds of the Naval Station we were based at in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The town was small and had a down home feel, and the base was even smaller. When we arrived Ben was five and Frankie three. I used to put them in a wagon, and we'd run errands. The bank was a block away, the commissary, two. Frank's job was less than a block behind our housing.
Here, everything is within a six block radius.
I'm guessing because the town is so small and we're such a great distance from Abu Dhabi (three hours), they have all of the utilities and things you need, all in one building. So you go here for internet and cable, for insurance, for car registration, etc., all conveniently in one spot. This I love. And it's not just here, but the two or three little towns around us have the same set up.
Side note -
A couple of things I forgot to mention about Vietnam.
First, the food was fabulous. I was shocked because I've never been a fan of it when I had it back home. I love Chinese food, but what I tasted in China was horrible. I tried it at the hotel, when we were out and about, and finally at a highly recommended local joint. Not good at any place on any level.
The other thing that was interesting was how the men and women who wore masks, and there were many, looked like they were wearing a burka. You could only see their eyes. I left the land of covered up folks, only to find it again in Vietnam.
Interesting.
To me anyway.
I hope all is well in your world.
Good morning to you.
Good night to me.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Do's and Don'ts of Chocolate Chips Cookies
In addition to things you should and shouldn't do when baking chocolate chips cookies, at the end of this article is a slideshow of delicious looking cookies with the recipes.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/11/chocolate-chip-cookies_n_5128221.html
The Christie Cookie Company website, the maker of the Doubletree Hotel's cookies, is still acting funky, and has been for months. And their customer service stinks. The saving grace is that their cookies are amazing.
But, alas, they are not available unless you live near a Doubletree Hotel.
So, people, dig in and bake your own.
Yum. Yum.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/11/chocolate-chip-cookies_n_5128221.html
The Christie Cookie Company website, the maker of the Doubletree Hotel's cookies, is still acting funky, and has been for months. And their customer service stinks. The saving grace is that their cookies are amazing.
But, alas, they are not available unless you live near a Doubletree Hotel.
So, people, dig in and bake your own.
Yum. Yum.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Chinese Football
This article is long, but oh so entertaining. It is about the dawn of football in China, with only movies, like Rudy and The Longest Yard as their guide.
http://www.newrepublic.com/article/117246/chinese-football-my-season-chongqing-dockers
Go Dockers!
http://www.newrepublic.com/article/117246/chinese-football-my-season-chongqing-dockers
Go Dockers!
Black Ad Men & Women
I've enjoyed the show Mad Men, which is set in the 60's and features men and women who work for an advertising agency. With the exception of an African-American secretary, there are no blacks on the show. The slideshow below shows the pioneers and current top-producing ad men and women.
http://www.theroot.com/photos/2014/04/top_black_advertising_executives.html?wpisrc=newsletter_jcr:content&mc_cid=e9bf80003f&mc_eid=ac9b7800d4
Side note -
In 1968, when I was twelve years old, there was a television show on called "The Mod Squad." It was about three cool young folks/hippies, who were undercover policemen. It featured Clarence Williams III in one of the lead roles. Peggy Lipton, who was married to Quincy Jones, and is the mother of Rashida Jones (Parks & Recreation), was also on the show, along with Michael Cole. It was such a rarity to see black folks on TV, that it was an "event" each week when it aired. We would stopped whatever we were doing and sit mesmerized for that hour.
In many ways, we've come a long way, but in others, we still have a long way to go.
http://www.theroot.com/photos/2014/04/top_black_advertising_executives.html?wpisrc=newsletter_jcr:content&mc_cid=e9bf80003f&mc_eid=ac9b7800d4
Side note -
In 1968, when I was twelve years old, there was a television show on called "The Mod Squad." It was about three cool young folks/hippies, who were undercover policemen. It featured Clarence Williams III in one of the lead roles. Peggy Lipton, who was married to Quincy Jones, and is the mother of Rashida Jones (Parks & Recreation), was also on the show, along with Michael Cole. It was such a rarity to see black folks on TV, that it was an "event" each week when it aired. We would stopped whatever we were doing and sit mesmerized for that hour.
In many ways, we've come a long way, but in others, we still have a long way to go.
What a Record!
One hundred percent of the African-American boys in this school have been accepted into four-year colleges and universities, for the fifth year in a row. This is the kind of record we need to be celebrating.
http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2014/04/chicago_s_urban_prep_does_it_again_100_percent_college_acceptance.html?wpisrc=newsletter_jcr:content&mc_cid=e9bf80003f&mc_eid=ac9b7800d4
Congratulations to this young men and their families for this terrific accomplishment!
http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2014/04/chicago_s_urban_prep_does_it_again_100_percent_college_acceptance.html?wpisrc=newsletter_jcr:content&mc_cid=e9bf80003f&mc_eid=ac9b7800d4
Congratulations to this young men and their families for this terrific accomplishment!
An Evening of Soul
Women of Soul to be exact.
The lineup includes Jill Scott, Melissa Etheridge, Tessanne Chin (new to me, who does an amazing rendition of Donna Summer's "Last Dance"), Janelle Monae, Ariana Grande (also new to me, who is incredible on Whitney's "I Have Nothing"), Patti Labelle, and Aretha Franklin.
http://video.pbs.org/video/2365217043/
Hat tip to Roz for sharing this.
Get ready to rock and roll.
The lineup includes Jill Scott, Melissa Etheridge, Tessanne Chin (new to me, who does an amazing rendition of Donna Summer's "Last Dance"), Janelle Monae, Ariana Grande (also new to me, who is incredible on Whitney's "I Have Nothing"), Patti Labelle, and Aretha Franklin.
http://video.pbs.org/video/2365217043/
Hat tip to Roz for sharing this.
Get ready to rock and roll.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Two Video Clips
The first one is about guys waxing for a good cause.
http://vimeo.com/90612797
The second one is about young love.
http://vimeo.com/79889254
What do our choices/taste in things say about us?
http://vimeo.com/90612797
The second one is about young love.
http://vimeo.com/79889254
What do our choices/taste in things say about us?
What a Kid!
I've never been a fan of talk shows, but I love that Ellen is so generous with having kids on her show. This fourteen year old piano prodigy is fantastic. Best of all, he has a wonderful personality.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/09/ellen-piano-prodigy-surprise-daniel-brouchard-jonathan-quick_n_5118123.html
Sit back and enjoy.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/09/ellen-piano-prodigy-surprise-daniel-brouchard-jonathan-quick_n_5118123.html
Sit back and enjoy.
Coming In At Number 2
Imagine my shock and pleasure to see the name FAYE mentioned in the article below.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/07/baby-names-youll-hear-more-of_n_5051437.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
Frankie and Cara - clearly you are trendsetters!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/07/baby-names-youll-hear-more-of_n_5051437.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
Frankie and Cara - clearly you are trendsetters!
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