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Category Archives: Good Stuff
Lytle Animal Care & Control – Making a Big Difference.
Recently, a member in the community of Lytle, TX whom aids in the adoption of sheltered animals contacted me about a video they were working on. They’d come across one of my songs through one of the creative commons music networks I distribute my music to. It was requested that the song “To Love Again” [...]
Posted in Good Stuff Tagged animal care, animal shelter, lytle, lytle animal care and control, saving animals, sheltered animals, texas, to love again Comments closed
Google Anatomy… A Reality?
Last May I posted here about a letter I’d sent to Google back in October of 2008 regarding the idea of creating a map of the human body, similar to Google Earth. Well… it’s here, it’s BETA & requires Google Chrome BETA (HTML 5 support) – but it is WAY WAY AMAZING! The best part [...]
Jay Braden’s “Austin Texas Illustrated Calendar” for 2011 is now available
Jay’s calendar sales last year resulted in his being selected by the Austin Visitor’s Center to design the art which is to be displayed on many of the available “Austin,TX” memorabilia, etc. through 2012. Here’s the art Jay created for Austin, as well as information about where to buy them. Where to buy: http://jaybraden.net/acvb-items.html The [...]
Posted in Good Stuff Tagged austin, Austin Illustrated Calendar, baha'i, calendar, Jay Braden, mutli-faith, texas Comments closed
Props to Annie Leonard & the artists @ www.freerangestudios.com
The Story of Electronics The Story of Cosmetics The Story of Bottled Water The Story of Cap & Trade The Story of Stuff
Also posted in thingsGREEN Tagged bottled water, cosmetics, electronics, plastic, recycle, stuff, the story of stuff, upcycle, waste Comments closed
The Moment of Truth: Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
The following is the preamble to today’s released “Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform”. The guts of the report are here. As Mr. Dylan put it a few years back, “The Times They Are A-Changin“. Slow, but steady. My appreciation goes to all that put their efforts into creating this; thank [...]
Posted in Good Stuff Tagged commission, fiscal, fuel, law, legislation, national, reform, report, responsibility, social security, tax, taxes, truth Comments closed
Office Cubicle Trash Bags: A Simple Pollution Solution
Every evening in my workplace, shortly after 5PM, the Jani-King feller with his headphones on, comes by and strips the white plastic bag (empty or not) from the little industrial plastic trash can in my office cubicle. He then quickly replaces it with another white plastic trash bag and heads to the next cube to [...]
Also posted in thingsGREEN Tagged corporations, cubicle, office, plastic, plastic trash bags, tagged companies, waste Comments closed
Double Rainbow Ringtones for iPhone
From the original Yosemitebear Mountain Giant Double Rainbow – here are a few snippets that you can use for ringtones on your iPhone. Just right click on the link and download the files. Rename the file extension from .m4a.mp4 to .m4r and copy them to you ‘ringtones’ folder in iTunes – then sync away! (If ‘ringtones’ isn’t showing up in [...]
Posted in Good Stuff Tagged all the way, double rainbow, mountain bear, paul vasquez, rainbow, triple rainbow, yosemitebear Comments closed
Careful not to be too careful…
This has been circulating the internet for some time now via email & blogs; got it from my mom today To whomever wrote this; I thank you. To all the kids who survived the 1930′s, 40′s, 50′s, 60′s and 70′s: First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. [...]
Life Insurance Firms Profit From Death Benefits
I heard this story on NPR awhile back; good information. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128799983
Sing'n with Lauren in St. John
On a recent trip to St. John (USVI) I met “Lauren & Bo“; most excellent musicians. I sang a little ditty with Lauren one evening at Morgan’s Mango – Thank you Lauren. Here’s a video (thx dad!).
Philip Gibbs – Work'n his peaceful musical magic…
My good buddy (Philip Gibbs) has been out touring the US & Canada for the past couple months playing shows. (Phil… I’m digging living vicariously through you via your facebook page & road journal updates) The video of the fight @ the Cowgirl in Santa Fe is priceless… and I’ll proudly do my best to [...]
Derek Paravicini – Absolutely Amazing.
More about Derek at his website > http://www.sonustech.com/paravicini/
"Keep'n it Real" – Stop The Media Madness
Balance in all things is necessary. The problem with much of today’s media is that for many folks, balance has gotten way out’a whack. Balance isn’t even a factor for some. The unfortunate thing is that in general, people don’t realize this… and what’s worse is that the media crafts it this way intentionally. There’s a thing that [...]
Official Lineup for Haiti Benefit Jam
Below is the lineup for this Saturday’s HELP Haiti HEAL Benefit Jam: 2:00-2:15: Susan Arbuckle 2:15-2:30: Christy Angel 2:30-3:00: Bo Porter 3:00-3:30: Lisa Marshall 3:30-4:00: Fond Kiser 4:00-4:45: Band In Black 4:45-5:15: Joe Marshalla 5:15-5:45: Jayne Weber 5:45-6:30: Ottis Coleman Band 6:30-7:00: Tyler McLaughlin 7:00-7:30: Randy Stern 7:30-9:00: Rick Busby & Guests Lenny Cochrun, Scott [...]
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Help Haiti Heal – A Benefit Jam!
Hello friends! I’m playing at a benefit gathering for the people in Haiti. Here’s the details - please help spread the word!!! The Center for Well Being community of Austin is sponsoring the HELP Haiti HEAL Benefit Jam, featuring some of the best in Austin and Texas talent and a good time for all! (see link below [...]
"I LOVE FRED"
Last Monday evening… when I was picking my Grandma up for dinner – one of the caretakers in her Alzheimer’s community asked if I’d seen all of the valentines hearts she’d made earlier in the day. I walked over to where she pointed and noticed a string of hearts… all with valentines day sayings on [...]
"Austin Illustrated" Calendar for 2010 by Jay Braden
My friend Jay Braden has published the single most brilliant calendar; ever. Not only does it come in a multi-faith / multi-cultural version, but Jay’s illustrations of Austin Texas are literally breathtaking. Props to you brother Jay – What an outstanding piece of work you’ve created to share with the world. There is more information about the calendar [...]
The Wooden Bowl
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he [...]
Elizabeth Gilbert on nurturing creativity
Amen sister.
Project 10^100
Project 10100 http://www.project10tothe100.com/ Brought to us by Google. Vote Now.And May Those Who Help The Most Win.
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Trader Joe's
While in San Francisco… Jen and I discovered something SUPER COOL; Trader Joe’s grocery stores. It’s kinda of like being in Whole Foods or Central Market… but without the price tag. In fact – it’s nearly half the cost. We went in without a cart or a basket… and slowly began filling up our arms [...]
When your feline goes nuts…