6.08.2009

Black Keys working with Mos Def?  Interesting....

Youth Behind Bars: "In this 100-page report, Human Rights Watch found that in many cases where juveniles were prosecuted with an adult, the youth received heavier sentences than their adult codefendants. There are 227 inmates in California sentenced as juveniles to life in prison without parole."

Choose Your Own Adventure turns 30.

New Sarah Haskins! 'Target Women' on Fairytale-Themed Food Commercials: "So ladies, just relax; someday your prince is gonna come and he's gonna bring a fun product and when he does you'll live happily ever after!"

A Brief History of the Radical, Violent Right: How Racist Hate Groups Joined Up with Abortion Terrorists: "Alleged murderer Scott Roeder was once a white separatist before he became an anti-choice zealot -- many others have followed the same deadly path."


I like this idea: "What can you teach me?"

"There is invisible writing on the back of the diploma you will receive, and in case you didn't bring lemon juice to decode it, I can tell you what it says: YOU ARE BRILLIANT, AND THE EARTH IS HIRING. The earth couldn't afford to send any recruiters or limos to your school. It sent you rain, sunsets, ripe cherries, night blooming jasmine, and that unbelievably cute person you are dating. Take the hint. And here's the deal: Forget that this task of planet-saving is not possible in the time required. Don't be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done." - Paul Hawken, University of Portland, May 3, 2009.

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