Above: The music group boygenius (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus) performing “Cowboy Take Me Away” live at Avast! Recording Company on 24 Nov 2018. Below is the full event performance video offered by KEXP Public Radio below. It contains other songs from the session that day. [Performance Date: 24 Nov 2018. Posted: 26 Feb… Continue reading “Cowboy Take Me Away ” — Boygenius — Live Video Performance from KEXP Public Radio (24 Nov 2018)
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Houston Just Elected 19 Black Women as Judges for Criminal Justice Reform (14 Nov 2018)
Houston, Texas just elected 19 black women as judges in hopes of promoting criminal justice reform. “For 19 black women and a socialist to be elected judge in Houston, which is the epicenter of mass incarceration, is not a small deal,” said Jay Jenkins, an attorney with the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. “The possibility that we… Continue reading Houston Just Elected 19 Black Women as Judges for Criminal Justice Reform (14 Nov 2018)
MEDIA REFORM – Here’s how VICE Media is helping save journalism and independent news reporting.
At a time when journalists and news media agencies are is being harshly criticized for being too biased (to the right or left), Vice Media is standing out as a mostly impartial news reporting group helping to empower and advance the media reform movement. When journalists and media agencies are neutral and demonstrate a lack… Continue reading MEDIA REFORM – Here’s how VICE Media is helping save journalism and independent news reporting.
MEDIA REFORM – Saturday Night Live with Guest Dan Crenshaw – Big Progress Toward Media Renewal
In recent years, daytime talk shows, nighttime talk shows, comedians, journalists, the entertainment industry, and news media outlets have been perceived to be left-leaning and supportive of Democratic Party candidates and policies. Some of these perceptions are well founded. Stories critical of Democratic Party candidates tend to be under-reported or not reported at all. Stories… Continue reading MEDIA REFORM – Saturday Night Live with Guest Dan Crenshaw – Big Progress Toward Media Renewal
Swedish Photo Videographer Artist Jonna Jinton Shares Life in Sweden on YouTube
In 2010, Jonna Jinton moved from Gothenburg to Grundtjärn, Sweden. Now, eight years later, she shares her story through videos on YouTube. Selected videos are offered here along with the description provided by Jonna. See the bottom of this page for links to her website and social media channels. Below the links are some still images… Continue reading Swedish Photo Videographer Artist Jonna Jinton Shares Life in Sweden on YouTube
PHOTOGRAPHY – Online Courses for Taking Photos, Camera Usage and Editing Software
There are many learning options for those wanting to develop their photo taking and editing skills. In addition to courses on camera settings ad how to use software like Adobe Lightroom, you’ll find courses focused on specific types of photography subjects such as portraits, weddings, food, architecture, animals, etc. Most sites let you view the… Continue reading PHOTOGRAPHY – Online Courses for Taking Photos, Camera Usage and Editing Software
Capital One Café
UPDATE: 23 Oct 2024 This article was originally posted on 9 Nov 2018. It remains here unchanged from the original version. As of October 2024, a new article is being written about CapitalOne and it will be available soon. The photo above is of the CapitalOne Cafe in Kansas City. Introduction In 2017 Capital One announced the… Continue reading Capital One Café
MEDIA REFORM – CNN Interview with Dan Crenshaw is BIG Step in Right Direction Toward Restoration of Public Trust
On 5 Nov 2018, Dan Crenshaw was a guest on CNN for an interview that represents the kind of news coverage needed to restore balance and public trust. Various national U.S. media outlets have developed a reputation for reporting on news favorable to the Democratic Party, and stories critical of the Republican Party. Stories perceived… Continue reading MEDIA REFORM – CNN Interview with Dan Crenshaw is BIG Step in Right Direction Toward Restoration of Public Trust
Midterm Election 2018: And the Winner Is… Civility and Respect
Beginning in 2016 and leading up to the 2018 midterm election there have been an increasing number of calls from political and social leaders to incite citizens to confrontations and even violence. A university president and religious leader proclaimed that we need to replace all politicians with street fighters. The resulting violence from these multiple… Continue reading Midterm Election 2018: And the Winner Is… Civility and Respect
POLITICS – Amy Klobuchar Offers Advice on Successful and Effective Politics that will Best Serve the Public Interest
In this video clip Amy Klobuchar offers advice on successful and effective politics that will best serve the public interest. This is an excerpt from her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on 5 Nov 2018. This video is being used in a non-commercial way for educational purposes and social commentary, and is… Continue reading POLITICS – Amy Klobuchar Offers Advice on Successful and Effective Politics that will Best Serve the Public Interest
PBS NewsHour: After many years in decline, homelessness is on the rise. (28 Oct 2018)
Since 2010, homelessness had been declining, but in 2017 a rise in homelessness began. By our most recent accounts there are now 554,000 homeless people in the U.S. with many of the working poor being without a place to live. They could be paid more, but paying workers more would require CEOs and stockholders to get… Continue reading PBS NewsHour: After many years in decline, homelessness is on the rise. (28 Oct 2018)
The Latest Products from Apple: iPad Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini and More
Here are some of the recent product announcements from Apple. iPad Pro (30 Oct 2018) 5 Reasons iPad Pro can be your next computer (19 Nov 2018) MacBook Air (30 Oct 2018) Apple Mini (30 Oct 2018) Apple Watch Series 4 (12 Sep 2018) iPhone XS and iPhone XR (12 Sep 2018)