Dear Old People That Run the World...

No Slugs.

Dear Old People That Run The World,

My generation would like to break up with you.(1)

Everyday, I see a widening gap in how you and we understand the world — and what we want from it. I think we have irreconcilable differences.

Pray do tell.

You wanted financial fundamentalism. We want an economics that makes sense for people — not just banks.

What else?

You didn't care which communities were capsized, or which lives were sunk. We want a rising tide that lifts all boats.

You wanted to biggie size life: McMansions, Hummers, and McFood. We want to humanize life.

Furthermore...

You wanted more money, credit and leverage — to consume ravenously. We want to be great at doing stuff that matters.

Read the whole article and follow the links. It should spark some life into you or awareness at the least. In talks with a friend, we've discussed that their has to be more, there's got to be more. what that "more" is for you, well I don't know. I'm not even sure what it is for me, but I'm certainly on a quest for it.

In the same light, another buddy of mineput me on to Playing For Change. While it's hard to quantify the actual difference any of these "We Are The World" medleys ever make, I must say it's honorable. I like music. I like movements. I like peace. See how that works together?

Watch the introductory video "Stand By Me" here:



Watch the rest of their project in motion here. Oh and they performed on The Tonight Show last night too.

Article spotted via Peter W Knox(1)

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In celebration of the return of great late night programming, I present to you...

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You may or may not know that I love all things Conan O'Brien. The man can do no wrong. He's comedic genius in the likes of the writer's of the Office, 30 Rock, Chris Rock, Dave Chappele, Dane Cook (yes, Dane Cook) and Stephen Colbert. I could go on, but I won't.

Not only did he bring back Andy Richter, the underappreciacted and long-missed prodigal sidekick, but also Max Weinberg and the Weinberg 7. In addition, they've also added new weirdos and the salvaged the internets second favorite bear.

"Don't spit on that twit
Don't flush Twitter down the..."


And the highlight of the day, the new and improved, "In the year 3000". A certified classic Conan sketch revamped for relevancy. If you don't appreciate Richie the Trombonist's soothing falsetto, you don't appreciate the gift of hearing.

"In the year 3000...

Youtube, Twitter and Facebook will merge to form one super time wasting website called, 'YouTwitFace'."



Welcome back, old boy, and cheers to your your continued success.

In other news, Hit Me on Twitter. If you're into that sort of thing. @smilupe