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Shared on Dec 15 2008 by Will Mandeville

Can There Be Beauty in Tragedy?

Sometimes movies force us into places that we don't feel comfortable with. And many times that's their strength. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas reminds us in unsettling ways of the consequences of intolerance and hate.Read More »

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Shared on Nov 14 2008 by Matt Gittleman

Seattle’s Blue Scholars Make You Think

Sometimes hip-hop as a genre leaves you wondering. Seattle's Hip-Hop duo Blue Scholars leaves you thinking!Read More »

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Shared on Oct 22 2008 by Pepe

Musica!

Joe Ray is an eclectic guy! You can see it in his art, and you can hear it in his voice. Growing up on an Indian Reservation as a Mexican American has colored everything he has done in his life. Culture, color and contrast are a part of his communication style, and his musings about the influence of music, especially Rock and Roll on his life will give you a glimpse into "Pepe's" world.Read More »

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Shared on Sep 29 2008 by Will Mandeville

Bringing the World Together Through Film

Jehane Noujaim turned her wish for world peace into a world-wide celebration of culture and understanding through the powerful medium of film.Read More »

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Shared on Sep 25 2008 by Maribel Mandeville

A Foundation With Kids at Heart

The ALAS Foundation, born from Spanish-speaking musicians' and leaders' desires to help less fortunate kids get ahead, partners with The Earth Institute at Columbia University to address opportunities for early childhood development throughout Latin America.Read More »

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Shared on Sep 2 2008 by Will Mandeville

BLUR Music

Music often provides a way to connect culturally and socially with others in a language that is universal.Read More »

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Shared on Aug 25 2008 by Jae-Ha Kim

The Diverse Traveler: Arkansas

Harry J. Lennix knows a thing or two about traveling. Born in Chicago and currently residing in Los Angeles, the former teacher has traveled extensively throughout South Africa, Europe, and Australia. But Lennix -- who starred as Commander Locke in the “Matrix” films and is a key character in Joss Whedon's upcoming series “Dollhouse” -- says one of his favorite trips has been to Arkansas.Read More »

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Shared on Aug 15 2008 by Will Mandeville

Following the BLUR of U.S. Gymnastics

The U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team won bronze in Beijing earlier this week. The team competed with great heart and a true sense of opportunity.Read More »

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Shared on Aug 11 2008 by A Fellow BLUR

Good Conversation, Good Food, Good Times!

Forget all the planning. Just pulling together a few friends and some easy food is often the best way to go.Read More »

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Shared on Aug 7 2008 by Will Mandeville

BLURs in Beijing

Soccer has taken U.S. Women's striker Natasha Kai from her island home of Hawaii to the international stage of these Beijing Olympic Games.Read More »

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