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The Get Down on Netflix – Young Musicians in 1977 Bronx

In short, The Get Down is a television series about a group of teenagers pushing the envelope of the music industry in the streets of the Bronx in the late 70’s. Below are some trailers for the show, available on Netflix. There have been a lot of movies and television series released about young people… Continue reading The Get Down on Netflix – Young Musicians in 1977 Bronx

Donald Trump: Praising Hillary Clinton, Universal Healthcare and Taxing the Rich (Videos)

The videos below show a civilized Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump saying nice things about each other. I Like Hillary Clinton Trump: “I like her and I like her husband… He’s a really good guy and she’s a really good person and woman.” (Speaking of Hillary and Bill Clinton) A Democrat Trump: “I probably identify… Continue reading Donald Trump: Praising Hillary Clinton, Universal Healthcare and Taxing the Rich (Videos)

Thirteen major news stories that the media got wrong about Donald Trump — and why you should care.

Update: 7 Nov 2024 Over the eight years from 2016 to the 2024 election, U.S. news media and late night talk shows gradually became more critical of Joe Biden and more favorable to Donald Trump. This seemed to be an effort to correct for public perceptions of bias. By May of 2023, CNN helped platform… Continue reading Thirteen major news stories that the media got wrong about Donald Trump — and why you should care.

“Saturn” by Sleeping At Last

This video was released on 28 Jun 2016. It has been viewed 39 million times. The lyrics are below. Lyrics You taught me the courage of stars before you left How light carries on endlessly, even after death With shortness of breath, you explained the infinite How rare and beautiful it is to even exist… Continue reading “Saturn” by Sleeping At Last

Videos of Latinos, Muslims, Women, and African Americans who support Donald Trump

According to most media reports, Donald Trump is running a presidential campaign based on hatred, divisiveness, bigotry, vulgarity, insults, sexism, racism, and nationalistic anti-immigrant fear-mongering. In contrast to that narrative, and the selective soundbites that support it, among those who support Donald Trump and have attended his rallies there a surprising number of Latinos, Muslims, African Americans, women,… Continue reading Videos of Latinos, Muslims, Women, and African Americans who support Donald Trump

Videos that Help Explain the Rise of Donald Trump

For many people, the rise of Donald Trump has been perplexing. Trump has spent millions of dollars of his own money, seemingly in an effort to offend as many people as possible, beginning with harsh criticisms of the Republican party and all it’s top leadership. He’s an equal opportunity offender, insulting Black, White, Mexican, Muslim,… Continue reading Videos that Help Explain the Rise of Donald Trump

Election 2016: Is it finally time for Bernie Sanders to drop out?

Some Democratic Party members are beginning to ask if maybe it’s time for Bernie Sanders to drop out. Given that he’s up against the political Goliath that is Hillary Clinton, it’s a reasonable question to ask. As the First Lady for eight years, and later as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has had decades of experience… Continue reading Election 2016: Is it finally time for Bernie Sanders to drop out?

Success: Celebrities Speak Out On Fame and Materialism (Video)

  Originally published to YouTube on Mar 4, 2016. Think For Yourself: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkForYourselfPage Free eBook “How To Change The World”: http://bit.ly/howtochangetheworldbook http://elinastonge.wix.com/howtochangetheworld Links to full interviews/talks below. Video Montage By: Elina St-Onge Clip Sources Josh Radnor: https://youtu.be/Jr7MkrHDGt0 Lady Gaga: https://youtu.be/gSwxK4pFF1o Tony Hale: https://youtu.be/EvOWeoiacpQ Russell Brand: https://youtu.be/S3PalrfEF4g Eric Clapton: https://youtu.be/5BSpuyq0dxo John Lennon: https://youtu.be/vND53ZrQD9M Tom Shadyac: https://youtu.be/goZMqb5iWk0 Alexi Panos: https://youtu.be/0Up7JgKSQpM Cara Delevingne: https://youtu.be/94GdZHp07k8 Cameron Diaz: https://youtu.be/e-HvL3TSf-8 Essena O’Neill: https://youtu.be/Xe1Qyks8QEM Alanis… Continue reading Success: Celebrities Speak Out On Fame and Materialism (Video)

The United States and Papua New Guinea are the only two countries in the world that do not guarantee paid maternity leave

[Source: Broadly, via YouTube, 10 Mar 2016] The United States and Papua New Guinea are the only two countries in the world that do not guarantee paid maternity leave. Despite the fact that the US ranks second in the world for highest GDP while Papua New Guinea falls at 139th, working women in both countries… Continue reading The United States and Papua New Guinea are the only two countries in the world that do not guarantee paid maternity leave

DOCUMENTARY: AlphaGo versus Lee Sedol (9-15 Mar 2016)

With more board configurations than there are atoms in the universe, the ancient Chinese game of Go has long been considered a grand challenge for artificial intelligence. On March 9, 2016, the worlds of Go and artificial intelligence collided in South Korea for an extraordinary best-of-five-game competition, coined The DeepMind Challenge Match. Hundreds of millions… Continue reading DOCUMENTARY: AlphaGo versus Lee Sedol (9-15 Mar 2016)

ResourcesForLife.com News 201602

ResourcesForLife.com – News 201602 | 29 February 2016 | Monday Dear Friend, Welcome to the February newsletter. I hope you’re doing well. Personal Update My Personal Update for February is now available. If we’re not already connected on Facebook, I invite you to Like my page and also visit my AboutGregJohnson.com website. Writings Here are some of this month’s writings from the Resources… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201602