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    • Jake Shimabukuro Makes Me Want to Uke : #TED

    Posted on | February 13, 2010 | 1 Comment

    TED 2010 is happening right now in California. When I first saw that “ukelele virtuoso” Jake Shimabukuro was on the program, I was surprised. After seeing a few of his performances, however, I completely see why he not only was selected for TED, but also made the list for CNN’s “Ten big ideas from TED”. Here’s a YouTube video of Jake performing Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody at Anthology in San Diego:

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    Celebrate The Year of the Tiger 2010 in Houston!

    Posted on | February 11, 2010 | 1 Comment

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    According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2010 is the Year of the Tiger, which commences on February 14, 2010 and ends on February 2, 2011. The Tiger is the third sign in the Chinese Zodiac cycle, and it is a sign of bravery. This courageous and fiery fighter is admired by the ancient Chinese as the sign that keeps away the three main tragedies of a household. These are fire, thieves and ghosts.

    The Year of the Tiger 2010 is a Yang Metal year, and it’s a year of much activity, drama, changefulness, crisis, and unpredictability. Tiger years are associated with political and social instability or upheaval. Metal is not a very compatible element for Tiger (Tiger prefers Wood and Fire), and thus 2010 is expected to be challenging and turbulent overall. Nevertheless, the Tiger does prefer Yang, and 2010 is a Yang year, which strengthens matters somewhat. It is strong for technological advances and innovations.

    The overall theme is one of change and unpredictability, and so all signs will benefit from remaining flexible and adaptable to changeful conditions in 2010. While caution and moderation were advised in 2009, the Year of the Ox, flexibility and the ability to deal with change are essential qualities in 2010.

    CELEBRATIONS AROUND HOUSTON

    Thurs, 2/11/10
    Crouching Tiger, Hidden Pagoda
    Cocktail Party
    Pagoda Vietnamese Bistro & Bar
    4705 Inker St Houston TX 77007
    7pm to 12am

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    America Has Lost One of Its Greatest Voices: Dr. Howard Zinn (1922 - 2010)

    Posted on | January 27, 2010 | 1 Comment

    I wanted students to leave my classes not just better informed, but more prepared to relinquish the safety of silence, more prepared to speak up, to act against injustice wherever they saw it. This, of course, was a recipe for trouble.

    - Howard Zinn

    A true leader and inspiration for those who believe strongly enough in democracy to fight for it, Dr. Howard Zinn passed away today at the age of 87. Dr. Zinn wanted to be remembered for introducing a new way of thinking and “getting more people to realize that the power ultimately rests in people themselves and that they can use it.”

    Howard Zinn not only taught people history, he showed them how to shape it. He walked the talk. May he now rest in peace.

    Click these links to see Dr. Zinn’s project The People Speak (history) and celebrities participating in The People Speak.

    Click here for Howard Zinn’s Democracy Now podcast list.

    Click here for more video & audio links for Howard Zinn.

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