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SOUTH AFRICA – 70th anniversary of King David Schools – “I Lived” by OneRepublic – Koolulam Event

On October 14th, 2018, Koolulam partnered with King David Schools, Johannesburg, and gathered 3,500 South Africans to celebrate the 70th anniversary of King David Schools and the of establishment of the State of Israel. Within 45 minutes, they learned a new arrangement of OneRepublic’s “I Lived.”  “I Lived” – Lyrics [The video includes lyrics… Continue reading SOUTH AFRICA – 70th anniversary of King David Schools – “I Lived” by OneRepublic – Koolulam Event

Online Bulletin Board Systems and Forum Alternatives to Facebook Groups

Given the limitations and recent political problems with Facebook, people are beginning to leave Facebook and look elsewhere for their online social engagement. Bulletin Board systems and forums allow groups to form their own online communities for discussion and sharing content. Below are a few examples where members can join without the trappings of creating… Continue reading Online Bulletin Board Systems and Forum Alternatives to Facebook Groups

FINANCE – “Mr. Money Mustache” Pete Adeney Helps People Retire Young – PBS NewsHour (26 Oct 2018)

Eschewing consumer culture, Pete Adeney, also known as Mr. Money Mustache, practices an extreme frugality that allowed him to retire at age 30. Avoiding car use, DIYing and investing in stock market index funds are among the tactics he and his fellow F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early) devotees espouse. Paul Solman reports from Colorado in… Continue reading FINANCE – “Mr. Money Mustache” Pete Adeney Helps People Retire Young – PBS NewsHour (26 Oct 2018)

Jadyn Rylee, Charlotte Zone and Sina Perform Scarborough Fair / Canticle (Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme) by Simon & Garfunkel

In this video, Canadian singer Jadyn Rylee joins Charlotte Zone and Sina performing Scarborough Fair / Canticle (Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme) by Simon & Garfunkel. You can visit their YouTube channels (linked above) to support their other work. Lyrics [Note: The lyrics in parenthesis are the background/secondary vocals.] Are you going to Scarborough Fair?Parsley,… Continue reading Jadyn Rylee, Charlotte Zone and Sina Perform Scarborough Fair / Canticle (Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme) by Simon & Garfunkel

Anthony Scaramucci on the Today Show (22 Oct 2018)

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci talks about President Trump’s ability to connect with blue-collar workers, despite his wealthy upbringing. The topic is the subject of Scaramucci’s new book, “Trump, the Blue-Collar President.” President Trump, Scaramucci tells Savannah Guthrie, “definitely has a reality distortion field around him.” (22 Oct 2018) 

POLITICS – ABC Australia Interview with Steve Bannon 2.0

On 3 Sep 2018, Sarah Ferguson of ABC Australia spoke with Steve Bannon about his plans to take over the world – or at least promote a global populist revolution that supports his goals. In past interviews Bannon has seemed a bit disheveled, defensive, and critical. This has diminished his appeal and made him an… Continue reading POLITICS – ABC Australia Interview with Steve Bannon 2.0

Poverty in America – How one of the world’s wealthiest nations still struggles with economic justice.

By some measures, our economy has never been better. The stock market is at an all time high and jobless claims are at about a 49-year low. End of story, right? Well… not really. We still have millions of citizens living in poverty. More than 20 million children are unable to get adequate food. The… Continue reading Poverty in America – How one of the world’s wealthiest nations still struggles with economic justice.

“RGB” Documentary Explores Life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

With recent increased interest in the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is back in the news and the documentary about her is having a renewed presence in conversations. Here’s more about the film. At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming an unexpected… Continue reading “RGB” Documentary Explores Life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg