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Amazon TV Commercial “Kindle Paperwhite: Perfect at the Beach” is first LGBTQA Ad Featuring Two Married Gay Men

Amazon has joined JC Penney, CoverGirl, and Chevrolet to be among the first companies to feature LG people in advertising. This will no doubt invoke praises and support from some while at the same time it will result in boycotts and protests from others. In advertising, companies usually stick with “safe” themes for their ads… Continue reading Amazon TV Commercial “Kindle Paperwhite: Perfect at the Beach” is first LGBTQA Ad Featuring Two Married Gay Men

“Plástico” by Rubén Blades and Willie Colón (Video and Lyrics)

Ruben Blades – Panamá (25 April 2015) Rubén Blades con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta en vivo, Plaza Figali, Panamá, 25 de abril de 2015. Lyrics Below are the lyrics of the song “Plástico” by Rubén Blades and Willie Colón. The video above is from a live performance of the song. The song was originally included in… Continue reading “Plástico” by Rubén Blades and Willie Colón (Video and Lyrics)

Jesus, Friend Of Sinners by Casting Crowns (Lyrics and Video)

Commentary. Within the genre of music considered to be popular contemporary Christian praise and worship, there’s a category of songs with lyrics that are introspectively critical of the present framework of Christianity. Such songs challenge the Church to live a life more purely reflective of the life and message of Jesus. The song Jesus, Friend Of… Continue reading Jesus, Friend Of Sinners by Casting Crowns (Lyrics and Video)

Small House Society News 201210

Small House Society – News 201210 | 31 October 2012 | Wednesday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Further down, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the list.… Continue reading Small House Society News 201210

“The House I Live In” — Documentary about War on Drugs – United States Incarceration Crisis

40 Years 1 Trillion Dollars 45 Million Arrests Website: thehouseilivein.org Facebook: Facebook.com/DrugWarMovie Quotes. Quotes from the trailer. “The drug war is a holocaust in slow motion.” “We’re incarcerating poor people who are drug addicts.” “We’re watching poor uneducated people be fed in to a machine like meat to make sausage.” “This is a war on all… Continue reading “The House I Live In” — Documentary about War on Drugs – United States Incarceration Crisis

Consumer Advisory: Wisconsin Capitol Police Arresting Citizens for Holding Signs in WI

Summary. Travelers to Wisconsin should avoid holding signs in or near the Capitol building or any other state office building or facility. This includes inside the buildings or on the grounds surrounding the building(s). Signs Prohibited. This prohibition includes pieces of paper with any message, regardless of how harmless the message is. The sign could… Continue reading Consumer Advisory: Wisconsin Capitol Police Arresting Citizens for Holding Signs in WI

Mass Incarceration – PBS Special on Religion & Ethics

Watch Mass Incarceration on PBS. See more from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly. DEBORAH POTTER (Correspondent): At first glance, the Front Porch Cafe could be any neighborhood coffee shop. But the make-shift kitchen isn’t quite up to par, and those guys at the grill aren’t your typical cooks. JON SCYOC (Former Inmate): I actually have a small felony… Continue reading Mass Incarceration – PBS Special on Religion & Ethics

Aljazeera Report on Education, Culture, Lifestyle, Economy, Housing, and Employment in China

This is a common story for young people in countries and cities around the world seeking employment and hoping to create a better life. Description: Many young Chinese are losing faith in China’s economic miracle. Even though the country is poised to overtake the US in the next decade as the world’s largest, fewer Chinese… Continue reading Aljazeera Report on Education, Culture, Lifestyle, Economy, Housing, and Employment in China