Sagan was a visionary... (y)

Sagan was a visionary... (y) - I've seen many science fiction movies and countless documentaries about the future of humanity. Nothing I've ever seen was as inspiring and beautiful as this extraordinary short film by Erik Wernquist, narrated by Carl Sagan. It is not hyperbole. Turn off the lights, pump the volume, and get ready for goosebumps.

Funny (and tragically true) stuff, but I still think a few more losers were missing on those steps. They're called 'Lobbyists'. (y)

Funny (and tragically true) stuff, but I still think a few more losers were missing on those steps. They're called 'Lobbyists'. (y) - Meet Executive Order.

Food for thought... ;) (y)

Food for thought... ;) (y) - If you've taken a good art history course on the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, you've inevitably encountered Vincent van Gogh's 1889 masterpiece 'Starry Night,' which now hangs in the MoMA in New York City.

You REALLY oughtta' go check this page out! ;o) Pure Awesomeness... (y)

You REALLY oughtta' go check this page out! ;o) Pure Awesomeness... (y) - Just pretty pictures

From the day it was released until this very day, I've been (and will always be) in awe of the incredible effort that went into these projects. To my knowledge, only 2 complete DVDs (both of which I own) were ever released. Here are as many HD clips as I could find grouped in a collection for you to enjoy. I think you'll be as amazed as I was! ;) (y)

From the day it was released until this very day, I've been (and will always be) in awe of the incredible effort that went into these projects. To my knowledge, only 2 complete DVDs (both of which I own) were ever released. Here are as many HD clips as I could find grouped in a collection for you to enjoy. I think you'll be as amazed as I was! ;) (y) -

It's been very distressing stumbling across these situations since living over here - and I've actually stepped up once or twice to assist (when nobody else would) if I could be of use. It took a while for me to figure out what made people act this way and...sure, at first, I thought it was just terrible people who were more concerned with themselves than others but that wasn't it at all. The only reason many in the West don't do the same thing (vilification by society aside) is because of laws protecting them from illicit repercussions. In the States, we have a Good Samaritan law but, in China, there is little to protect the people from having their entire lives and futures taken away from them after simply trying to help someone in danger - who turned out to be an unethical opportunist. It makes quite a bit more sense when you think of it from that perspective. I've been mentioning how the issue could be resolved for several years now, hoping it will spread to the right ears. Things are getting better - as they do in developing countries, eventually - but there's still a bit further to go and...in the wise words of Plato: "Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow." ;) (y)

It's been very distressing stumbling across these situations since living over here - and I've actually stepped up once or twice to assist (when nobody else would) if I could be of use. It took a while for me to figure out what made people act this way and...sure, at first, I thought it was just terrible people who were more concerned with themselves than others but that wasn't it at all. The only reason many in the West don't do the same thing (vilification by society aside) is because of laws protecting them from illicit repercussions. In the States, we have a Good Samaritan law but, in China, there is little to protect the people from having their entire lives and futures taken away from them after simply trying to help someone in danger - who turned out to be an unethical opportunist. It makes quite a bit more sense when you think of it from that perspective. I've been mentioning how the issue could be resolved for several years now, hoping it will spread to the right ears. Things are getting better - as they do in developing countries, eventually - but there's still a bit further to go and...in the wise words of Plato: "Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow." ;) (y) - Tweet Email Tweet EmailA woman got her neck trapped between roadside rails in Beijing Monday morning. For about half an hour, all passersby looked on curiously without helping her. She was pronouned brain dead at local hospital this morning. Security

We've already seen what happens when we allow politicians to make our choices for us. Let's continue working to keep as many choices as we can for ourselves to make... (y)

We've already seen what happens when we allow politicians to make our choices for us. Let's continue working to keep as many choices as we can for ourselves to make... (y) - For 10 years, Firefox has stayed non-profit, non-corporate, non-compromised. Choosing Firefox isn’t just choosing a browser. It’s a vote for personal freedom.

This is fun... :)

This is fun... :) - The stunningly animated Mean Teddies reveals what stuffed toys get up to while children sleep. When nightmares threaten to run rampant, these plush creatures come to life to fight on behalf of their children.

Pure awesomeness... ;) (y)

Pure awesomeness... ;) (y) - Although cultures around the world may regard the crow as a scavenger, bad omen, or simply a nuisance, this bad reputation might overshadow what could be reg...