A Living Desktop
Posted on 06 Mar 2010 by admin
This is a very cool software product I recently discovered. It's called My Living Desktop. It's the invention of a fan who contacted me. Basically, it's a video screensaver filled with a variety of beautiful backgrounds and sounds. My favorites, so far, are "Tide Pool", "Morro Sunset" and "Delicate Balance". It is truly soothing and brings some nature into your office. I hear the waves ... the seagulls ... it's time to get my towel and sunscreen :-)
Click here to visit the site and download for your computer
The Burning Plain
Posted on 27 Feb 2010 by admin
This powerful film from Guillermo Arriaga is a stunning portrait of human frailty. Vignettes of seemingly unrelated stories collide in space and time to reveal a tapestry of interwoven life stories. Kim Basinger and Charlize Theron give superb performances in this compelling drama.
Save a tree, cancel your phone books
Posted on 25 Jul 2009 by admin
Are you one of those people who doesn't really use the phone book and would like to stop delivery of them? As the internet and mobile phone services for directory information become more commonplace, phone books seem antiquated and wasteful. If you would like to stop receiving phone books at your home, it's now possible thanks to YellowPagesGoesGreen.org.
Click here to sign up
The Age of American Unreason
Posted on 07 May 2009 by admin
Susan Jacoby's excellent book gives an assessment of the state of our nation. The value of education cannot be overestimated and her analysis presents this in sobering detail. Infotainment has replaced many things in our lives, with often dire consequences.
Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life
Posted on 27 Feb 2009 by admin
PBS's Independent Lens series has created a wonderful film about the life of jazz genius and legend, Billy Strayhorn. This fascinating biography is greatly enhanced by performances of living jazz artists such as Dianne Reeves interpreting his songs throughout.
Click here to view the official film website
Blade Runner - The Final Cut
Posted on 14 Nov 2008 by admin
This 2007 edition of the 1982 dystopian classic is a brilliant restoration. The image and sound are now superior. Undoubtedly one of Vangelis' best soundtracks.
A Crude Awakening indeed
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by admin
A film every resident of planet earth needs to watch. We're past due for our reality check.
Gandhi
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by admin
A film I like to watch periodically to restore my faith in humanity.
Network - a film ahead of its time
Posted on 13 Nov 2008 by admin
Has ever a more prescient film been made? Sublime performances from Faye Dunaway and Peter Finch. More than a commentary on modern society and the media, this is a call to action.
Alanis Morissette "Flavors of Entanglement"
Posted on 28 Aug 2008 by admin
I really like this new album from Alanis. It's packed with so many great songs, a wonderful pop/rock sensibility, intensely personal. An emotional rollercoaster, like life.
Dancing his way into your heart
Posted on 12 Aug 2008 by admin
Matthew Harding's brilliant video shows how a simple gesture of joy can warm hearts across the world. A profound feel-good video not to be missed. Click here to dance and smile.
Black Book
Posted on 20 Jun 2008 by admin
A powerful Dutch film by by Paul Verhoeven. Based on the shocking true story of a woman's complex physical and emotional struggle during WWII. Wikipedia entry.
Jill Bolte Taylor: My Stroke Of Insight
Posted on 20 Jun 2008 by admin
An extraordinary journey of self-awareness.
Watch the video.Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Lowen
Posted on 20 Jun 2008 by admin
This should be required reading for every American citizen. An analysis of American history based on FACTS. To purchase from an independent bookstore go to Powell's.
The Story of Stuff
Posted on 20 Jun 2008 by admin
Fascinating and harsh realities we should all be aware of. http://www.storyofstuff.com