January 2010
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“My most recent faith struggle is not one of intellect. I don’t really do...”
– Donald Miller Blue Like Jazz
WatchI Know I’m Not Alone
Musician and activist Michael Franti’s documentary on his mission of peace in the Middle East.
…. Watch it
Watchinvisiblechildren:
What a week last week was.
Thanks to everyone who voted and got us votes.
Watchmandichalet:
“… it will ultimately help us in proving to the world that musical notes can be more powerful than bullets, and songs more powerful than bombs.”
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the...”
– Margaret Mead US anthropologist & popularizer of anthropology (1901 - 1978)
Blake and Kate →
Soo good!
Reliving Rebel Life in Congo →
WatchDo yourself a favour and watch this film.
Watchthis is pretty sick!
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“I have three things I’d like to say today. First, while you were sleeping last...”
– Tony Campolo (via travelingsongs)
Still processing what happened last night. $12k...
Get Green, Soothe - Auditory Canvas...
What You Can Do to Help in Haiti →
Life: Explained
A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them.
Mexican: Not very long
American: But then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?
The Mexican explained that his small catch was sufficient to meet his needs and those of his family.
American: But what do you do with the rest of your time?
Mexican: I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, and take a siesta with my wife. In the evenings, I go into the village to see my friends, have a few drinks, play the guitar, and sing a few songs. I have a full life.
American: I have an MBA from Harvard and I can help you! You should start by fishing longer every day. You can then sell the extra fish you catch. With the extra revenue, you can buy a bigger boat.
Mexican: And after that?
American: With the extra money the larger boat will bring, you can buy a second one and a third one and so on until you have an entire fleet of trawlers. Instead of selling your fish to a middle man, you can then negotiate directly with the processing plants and maybe even open your own plant. You can then leave this little village and move to Mexico City, Los Angeles, or even New York City! From there you can direct your huge new enterprise.
Mexican: How long would that take?
American: Twenty, perhaps twenty-five years.
Mexican: And after that?
American: Afterwards? Well my friend, that's when it gets really interesting. When your business gets really big, you can start buying and selling stocks and make millions!
Mexican: Millions? Really? And after that?
American: After that you'll be able to retire, live in a tiny village near the coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and spend your evenings drinking and enjoying your friends.
And the moral of this story is......... Know where you're going in life... you may already be there.
Bill Update
Taken from the Resolve Uganda website … Lisa’s doing a sweet job with them :)
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O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A! Are you ready to rumble? (Identity of Senator blocking our bill is released)
January 9th, 2010 by Lisa in: Main Site, Political Progress
Two weeks ago, we informed you that the LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda...
Motor Ace - Lorenzo
MATE I miss this band!
WatchWOAH! … This is Alex one of the teachers I met at Keyo Secondary School in Northern Uganda. He’s been fortunate enough to be a part of Invisible Children’s Teacher Exchange Program … currently doing his exchange in Colorado!